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Starting Your Unemployment Journey
Starting Your Unemployment Journey
Where do I start?
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The Claimant Roadmap
A step-by-step guide to apply for and understanding your benefits.
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Eligibility Requirements
Learn about eligibility requirements for unemployment benefits.
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Register to Work Requirement
These two steps must be completed before you certify for the first time to receive benefits.
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Finding Employment and Work Search
If you’re receiving benefits, you are required to actively search for work and report your searches.
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How to Certify
Learn how to certify that you are still unemployed to the UIA.
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Common Mistakes
Common mistakes related to Unemployment Insurance.
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Schedule a Coaching Session
Sign up for a group session to learn more on various unemployment topics.
Unique situations:
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
DUA is a federally funded program that provides unemployment benefits to those affected by a federally declared disaster.
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Former Military Service Personnel
Information on unemployment for former military service personnel.
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Resources for Federal Workers
What federal workers need to know about unemployment.