The Department of Workforce Development is encouraging people to go online for faster service delivery. DWD's Unemployment Insurance Division is experiencing heavy call volume and longer than ...

Receiving unemployment benefits is a two-step process: Apply online - The week you become unemployed, file your application online and do not wait to file.

Federal law says that states can allow individuals to apply for unemployment insurance in cases like that. Individuals who are in quarantine or caring for infected loved ones can be covered, too.

How to apply for unemployment benefits if you’re a freelancer or self-employed Why it’s taken so long for some states to set up unemployment programs for freelancers, gig economy workers, and ...