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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/

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