Welfare Info

Pennsylvania Unemployment Insurance

Pennsylvania

What is Pennsylvania Unemployment Insurance?

The Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Program provides unemployment benefits to eligible workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own (as determined under Pennsylvania law), and meet other eligibility requirements of Pennsylvania law.

  • Unemployment insurance (UI) payments (benefits) are intended to provide temporary financial assistance to unemployed workers who meet the requirements of Pennsylvania law.

Administration

Pennsylvania Unemployment Insurance is administered by Pennsylvania.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must a resident of Pennsylvania and meet all of the following:

  • Unemployed, and
  • Worked in Pennsylvania during the past 12 months (this period may be longer in some cases), and
  • Earned a minimum amount of wages determined by Pennsylvania guidelines, and
  • Actively seeking work each week you are collecting benefits.

Application Details

What is the application process for Pennsylvania Unemployment Insurance?

To file a claim online or to check the status of your claim, please visit Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Benefits Home.

Contact Info

888-313-7284

How to Apply

Application

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