Do I qualify for unemployment compensation?
Unemployment compensation is income replacement for workers who have lost their job through no fault of their own.
Apply for unemployment compensation if any of the following have happened to you at work because of the coronavirus pandemic or its impact:
- Your hours have been reduced because of the public health crisis
- You have been temporarily laid off or your workplace closed
- You were sent home from work due to minor symptoms related to coronavirus
- Your work was interrupted because you need to care for a family member
- You were fired when you refused to work in unsafe conditions
- You quit to avoid unsafe conditions
Common Issues
Having trouble navigating the new UC system?
We’ve created a webpage with updates about what’s changed and information about how to use the new site.
Scared you might lose your job?
If you think you might lose your job or need to take a leave of absence, learn what you need to do before that happens to protect your eligibility for unemployment compensation.
Questions about UC?
We have created a page of questions and answers to help guide you through the process of applying and keeping your unemployment compensation benefits.
I'm not sure my employer is telling me the truth about UC
It is important to know your rights about UC. Check out our guide to common employer mistakes and misinformation.
How does my immigration status affect my eligibility for UC?
We have created a frequently asked questions page to help answer your questions about immigrations status and UC.
Recent News
They might send you a text message or an email saying you can get stimulus payments or other money from the IRS if you click a link. They might say you need to click a link to create an IRS online account.
The IRS will never initiate contact with you by text or email. The IRS only sends letters.
NEVER click a link in a text message or email that looks like it was sent by the IRS.
Sometimes these criminals call and say that because you owe the IRS they will call the police or arrest you if you don’t immediately send them an electronic payment.
The IRS will very rarely call you; usually only if you have sent them something first. If the IRS was to call you, they will always say their name and provide an IRS badge number. If you didn’t ask to be contacted by the IRS, you can just say that you do not want to speak to them and ask them to send you a letter instead. You shouldn’t even give them your address.
And you should NEVER give your Social Security number, bank account information, or any other personal information like your birth date or address to someone who has called you or sent you a text message or email.
If you have a question about this post, or if you got a notice from the IRS or have problems with the IRS that you need help fixing, call us at 215-981-3800, Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. #TaxTipTuesday #Philadelphia #LegalAssistance #LegalAid
You might qualify for an overpayment waiver.
Non-fraud federal overpayments are still being issued to claimants who filed for PUA, PEUC, and FPUC.
If you have a non-fraud federal overpayment that you cannot payback because it would cause a financial hardship on you, you can apply for an overpayment waiver.
Keep in mind: The Department has been very slow in evaluating waiver applications. You do not need to submit additional applications.
Find out more information about overpayments and overpayment waivers (including how to apply for one) by going to uchelp.org/overpayment
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