Currently 1 out of every 5 American workers has applied for unemployment insurance in the last several weeks. As part of this we have posted important unemployment resources on the Skip Blog and built an unemployment progress tracker. We have also gathered information on unemployment for every single state below.
This page updates frequently so check back often.
How to apply for unemployment in Alabama
You can file an Alabama Initial Claim for unemployment here. They have many online resources there too, via the Alabama Department of Labor.
How to apply for unemployment in Alaska
You can file an Alaska's Unemployment Insurance (UI) program for here. The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development provides other resources on their website, including specific information on COVID-19 scenarios and benefits.
How to apply for unemployment in Arizona
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Arizona here. Unemployment insurance claimants must file weekly claims to continue to receive benefits. The Arizona Department of Economic Security provides other helpful resources on their website too, with resources specific to COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in Arkansas
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Arkansas here. The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services provides many only resources and information, including information related to COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in California
You can apply for unemployment insurance in California here. The California Employment Development Department (EDD) provides links to helpful unemployment resources on their website, too.
How to apply for unemployment in Colorado
You can apply for unemployment benefits in Colorado here. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment has updated their website to make it easier for employers and employees to navigate unemployment insurance process in light of COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in Connecticut
You can apply for Connecticut unemployment insurance here. The Connecticut Department of Labor manages all UI claims and has helpful resources on their website to help you manage the process.
How to apply for unemployment in Delaware
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Delaware here. The Delaware Department of Labor has resources to help you on their website including specific information to COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in Florida
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Florida here. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity manages UI for the state and their website has other resources to help you.
How to apply for unemployment in Georgia
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Georgia here. The Georgia Department of Labor has a good website to help you submit claims and see UI claim status.
How to apply for unemployment in Hawaii
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Hawaii here. The State of Hawaii controls the UI program and on their website you can file a claim and check your UI claim status.
How to apply for unemployment in Idaho
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Idaho here. The Idaho Department of Labor manages UI claims and their website has various resources to help you understand the unemployment process.
How to apply for unemployment in Illinois
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Illinois here. The Illinois Department of Employment Security controls the unemployment insurance process. Due to COVID-19, they have restrictions on when you can submit on their website.
How to apply for unemployment in Indiana
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Indiana here. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development manages the UI process for the state, and they have helpful resources on their website.
How to apply for unemployment in Iowa
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Iowa here. The Iowa Workforce Development department manages UI claims for the state. Their website has important COVID-19 related information.
How to apply for unemployment in Kansas
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Kansas here. You can also file weekly claims once you've initial been approved. Their website has helpful information related to filing and COVID-19 updates.
How to apply for unemployment in Kentucky
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Kentucky here. The Kentucky Career Center manages the UI program. They have specific information related to COVID-19 on their website too.
How to apply for unemployment in Louisiana
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Louisiana here. The Louisiana Workforce Commission manages unemployment claims in the state. Their website has important updates related to COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in Maine
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Maine here. The Maine Department of Labor manages the UI program. Their website has forms and publications, unemployment videos, and COVID-19 information.
How to apply for unemployment in Maryland
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Maryland here. The Maryland Department of Labor manages the UI program. Their website let's you apply, see FAQS, and file necessary UI updates.
How to apply for unemployment in Massachusetts
You can apply for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts here. Massachusetts has important updates on their website related to COVID-19. This relates to how to file and what to expect.
How to apply for unemployment in Michigan
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Michigan here. You'll need to create a login to submit a claim. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity manage the UI program.
How to apply for unemployment in Minnesota
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Minnesota here. The Department of Employment and Economic Development manages the UI program. Their website has important updates related to COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in Mississippi
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Mississippi here. The Mississippi Department of Employment Security manages the program. You can file claims and get other important information on their website.
How to apply for unemployment in Missouri
You can apply for unemployment in Missouri here. The Missouri Department of Labor manages the UI program. You can get important information on their website, including information related to COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in Montana
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Montana here. Their website has important COVID-19 updates and resources.
How to apply for unemployment in Nebraska
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Nebraska here. The Department of Labor manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in Nevada
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Nevada here. The Department of Employment manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in New Hampshire
You can apply for unemployment insurance in New Hampshire here. The Department of Employment Security manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in New Jersey
You can apply for unemployment insurance in New Jersey here. The Department of Labor and Workforce Development manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in New Mexico
You can apply for unemployment insurance in New Mexico here. The Department of Workforce Solutions manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in New York
You can apply for unemployment insurance in New York here. The Department of Labor manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in North Carolina
You can apply for unemployment insurance in North Carolina here. The Department of Labor manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in North Dakota
You can apply for unemployment insurance in North Dakota here. The Job Service manages the UI program for the state. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in Ohio
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Ohio here. The Department of Job and Family Services manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in Oklahoma
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Oklahoma here. The Employment Security Commission manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in Oregon
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Oregon here. The Employment Department manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in Pennsylvania
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Pennsylvania here. The Office of Unemployment Compensation manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in Rhode Island
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Rhode Island here. The Department of Labor and Training manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in South Carolina
You can apply for unemployment insurance in South Carolina here. The Department of Employment and Workforce manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in South Dakota
You can apply for unemployment insurance in South Dakota here. The Department of Labor and Regulation manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in Tennessee
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Tennessee here. The Department of Labor and Workforce Development manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in Texas
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Texas here. The Texas Workforce Commission manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in Utah
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Utah here. The Workforce Services Department manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in Vermont
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Vermont here. The Department of Labor manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in Virginia
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Virginia here. The Virginia Employment Commission manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in Washington
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Washington here. The Employment Security Department manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in Washington, DC
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Washington, DC here. The Department of Employment Services manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in West Virginia
You can apply for unemployment insurance in West Virginia here. The Department of Labor manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in Wisconsin
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Wisconsin here. The Department of Workforce Development manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
How to apply for unemployment in Wyoming
You can apply for unemployment insurance in Wyoming here. The Department of Workforce Services manages the UI program. Their website has important information related to filing a claim, FAQs, and COVID-19.
