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FAQs about unemployment

Find answers to your questions about Unemployment Insurance during COVID-19.

What is Unemployment Insurance?

I heard my state is ending extra unemployment benefits. What does that mean?

How do I apply for unemployment benefits?

I'm self-employed. How do I file for unemployment benefits?

Which state do I file in?

What do I do if I can't get through to my state's website or phone line?

What do I do if I have trouble completing my application?

My state says I need to register for work to be eligible for unemployment insurance. How do I do that?

I only have a short work history. Am I still eligible for unemployment benefits?

Why haven’t I received my unemployment insurance payment?

Do I get paid for the “waiting week” at the start of my time of unemployment?

I think somebody filed for unemployment in my name. What should I do?

When will my benefits run out?

I was furloughed from my job. Am I eligible for unemployment benefits?

Can I go back to work part-time and still receive unemployment benefits?

Do I have to repay my unemployment payments?

How do unemployment debit or pre-paid cards work?

Do I have to pay tax on unemployment benefits?

Can I collect Social Security and unemployment benefits at the same time?

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