Unemployment, other resources re: coronavirus pandemic listed by state
UPDATE 3/30/20: Readers are reporting they are experiencing problems filing their u/c claims - this is due to the fact systems are overloaded by the unprecedented numbers of claims, some state systems have even crashed.
DO NOT GIVE UP.
Please keep trying. Consider filing your application during times when usage might be lower, such as in the middle of the night. The sooner your application is completed, the sooner you will receive your benefits.
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The following is a list by state of information of unemployment and other resources and benefits for workers and businesses impacted by the unprecedented corona virus pandemic.
Information from the United States Dept. of Labor is published first followed by data from the individual states. (This list is being updated as more information becomes available - if you do not see info on your state check back later)
APPLICABLE TO ALL PLEASE READ THIS:
UNITED STATES DEPT. OF LABOR
https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus
https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/newsletter
https://www.benefits.gov/help/faq/Coronavirus-resources
https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20200312-0
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TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES
Guam
https://dol.guam.gov/
https://www.postguam.com/news/local/guam-delegate-discusses-payout-plus-a-week-unemployment-benefits-in/article_bbd6957c-6f14-11ea-8bdb-5ffa325b7470.html
https://www.pncguam.com/govguam-to-apply-for-coronavirus-related-unemployment-benefits-grant/
Puerto Rico
https://www.unemploymentofficelocations.net/puerto-rico-unemployment-department-ud52
United States Virgin Islands
https://www.vidol.gov/unemployment-insurance/
https://www.unemploymentofficelocations.net/virgin-islands-unemployment-department-ud53
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
https://does.dc.gov/service/start-your-unemployment-compensation-process
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THE 50 STATES
ALABAMA
https://labor.alabama.gov/unemployment.aspx
https://labor.alabama.gov/uc/phone.aspx
https://labor.alabama.gov/contacts/UC_QA_INFORMATION.aspx
https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html
ARKANSAS
https://www.dws.arkansas.gov/unemployment/
https://www.arkansasstatechamber.com/news-publications/news-releases/employers-and-coronavirus/
https://www.arkansasstatechamber.com/covid-19-coronavirus-and-arkansas/
CALIFORNIA
https://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/filing_a_claim.htm
https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
https://www.sacbee.com/news/business/personal-finance/article241132901.html
https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/networth/article/California-employees-sidelined-by-coronavirus-may-15112358.php
https://kmph.com/news/local/the-edd-has-setup-a-variety-of-support-services-for-people-affected-by-the-coronavirus
CONNECTICUT
http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/DOLCOVIDFAQ.PDF
http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/
http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/UI-online/index.htm
FLORIDA
https://connect.myflorida.com/Claimant/Core/Login.ASPX
https://www.stateofflorida.com/articles/florida-unemployment/
https://www.wkrg.com/health/coronavirus/the-state-of-florida-issues-updates-on-covid-19-2/
GEORGIA
https://dol.georgia.gov/
HAWAII
https://labor.hawaii.gov/hlrb/
ILLINOIS
https://www2.illinois.gov/idol/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.kfvs12.com/2020/03/11/coronavirus-impacted-illinois-workers-receive-unemployment-benefits/
INDIANA
https://www.in.gov/dol/3142.htm
IOWA
https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/updates-and-resources-about-covid-19
https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/my-iowa-unemployment-insurance-employers-and-agents
KANSAS
https://www.dol.ks.gov/covid19response
https://www.getkansasbenefits.gov/Home.aspx
KENTUCKY
https://www.wave3.com/2020/03/20/kentucky-rolls-out-new-unemployment-filing-schedule/
https://kcc.ky.gov/employer/Pages/Unemployment-Insurance.aspx
https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/pages/covid19.aspx
MAINE
https://www.maine.gov/labor/unemployment/index.shtml
https://www.maine.gov/labor/
MICHIGAN
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241---,00.html
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/uia/160_-_Claiming_UI_Benefit_In_Michigan_-_Jan2014_444213_7.pdf
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2020/03/16/michigan-governor-expands-unemployment-benefits-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/
MINNESOTA
https://dli.mn.gov/business/workplace-safety-and-health/mnosha-compliance-novel-coronavirus-covid-19
https://uimn.org/applicants/
https://dli.mn.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/MN_worker_protections_related_to_COVID_19.pdf
https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2020/03/covid-19-sick-leave-and-unemployment-insurance-in-minnesota-what-workers-need-to-know/
https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/government-and-politics/4994049-Minnesota-weighs-unemployment-insurance-for-those-quarantined-due-to-coronavirus
MISSISSIPPI
https://mdes.ms.gov/news/2020/03/13/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-response/
https://mdes.ms.gov
https://mdes.ms.gov/win-job-centers/
MISSOURI
https://www.mo.gov/work/unemployment/
https://www.kmbc.com/article/missouri-governor-declares-state-of-emergency-to-combat-covid-19-in-show-me-state/31483279
MONTANA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEYaWXATES4&t=19s
http://dli.mt.gov/employer-covid-19/pk_vid/00364e89ee353be51585601797bf3599
http://uid.dli.mt.gov/Portals/55/Documents/Contributions-Bureau/dli-uid-ui067.pdf
NEW JERSEY
https://www.nj.gov/labor/worker-protections/earnedsick/covid.shtml
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2020/03/11/coronavirus-nj-cant-work-due-covid-19-here-your-options/5004704002/
NEW YORK
https://labor.ny.gov/ui/how_to_file_claim.shtm
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/during-coronavirus-briefing-governor-cuomo-announces-department-financial-services-will-require
NORTH CAROLINA
https://www.nc.gov/services/unemployment-benefits
https://ncchamber.com/coronavirus-resource-guide/
https://www.raleighchamber.org/blog/coronavirus-information-and-resources
OHIO
http://jfs.ohio.gov/ouio/CoronavirusAndUI.stm
https://www.cleveland.com/open/2020/03/ohio-gov-mike-dewine-to-expand-unemployment-to-cover-workers-displaced-by-coronavirus.html
OKLAHOMA
https://unemployment.state.ok.us/
https://www.ok.gov/oesc/Claimants/
https://www.occhd.org/COVID-19
OREGON
https://www.oregon.gov/employ/Pages/COVID-19.aspx
PENNSYLVANIA
https://www.uc.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.uc.pa.gov/unemployment-benefits/file/Pages/File%20an%20Initial%20Claim.aspx
https://local21news.com/news/local/workers-in-pennsylvania-affect-by-coronavirus-may-be-eligible-for-compensation-benefits
RHODE ISLAND
http://www.dlt.state.ri.us/pdfs/COVID-19%20Workplace%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf
SOUTH CAROLINA
https://dew.sc.gov/individuals/apply-for-benefits
SOUTH DAKOTA
https://dlr.sd.gov/ra/covid_19_ra_eligibility.aspx
TENNESSEE
https://www.tn.gov/workforce/general-resources/news/2020/3/11/information-about-tn-ui-benefits-and-coronavirus.html
TEXAS
https://twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/unemployment-benefits
https://www.tdi.texas.gov/wc/information/coronavirus.html
https://www.houston.org/coronavirus
UTAH
https://jobs.utah.gov/ui/home
https://business.utah.gov/
https://jobs.utah.gov/ui/jobseeker/contactus.html
VIRGINIA
http://www.vec.virginia.gov/node/11699
http://www.vec.virginia.gov/unemployed
https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus-updates/
WASHINGTON
https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/covid-19
https://esd.wa.gov/unemployment
https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/business/article241136556.html
WEST VIRGINIA
https://www.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx
https://dhhr.wv.gov/COVID-19/Pages/default.aspx
WISCONSIN
https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/covid19/public/ui.htm
https://etf.wi.gov/
WYOMING
http://www.wyomingworkforce.org/
http://www.wyomingworkforce.org/data/epidemiology/coronavirus/