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    Unemployment Insurance Resources And FAQs For Employees

    Have questions about unemployment insurance benefits? Here's the basics of what you need to know.

    Eligibility

    Am I eligible for unemployment insurance? The U.S. Department of Labor's unemployment insurance programs provide unemployment benefits to eligible workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own and meet certain other eligibility requirements.

    Each state sets its own unemployment insurance benefits eligibility guidelines, but you usually qualify if you:

    • Are unemployed through no fault of your own. In most states, this means you have to have separated from your last job due to a lack of available work.
    • Meet work and wage requirements. You must meet your state’s requirements for wages earned or time worked during an established period of time referred to as a "base period." (In most states, this is usually the first four out of the last five completed calendar quarters before the time that your claim is filed.)
    • Meet any additional state requirements.

    Filing a Claim

    Where do I file a claim? Please check the state link to find details on their unemployment insurance program and to see where to file. Most agencies are currently only accepting claims online or by appointment. Please do not go to the unemployment office without checking to see if they will accept walk-ins.

    State Link to UI claim filing
    Alaska https://labor.alaska.gov/unemployment/
    Alabama https://labor.alabama.gov/unemployment.aspx
    Arkansas https://www.dws.arkansas.gov/unemployment/
    Arizona https://des.az.gov/services/employment/unemployment-individual
    California https://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/File_an_Unemployment_Insurance_Claim.htm
    Colorado https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/unemployment
    Connecticut http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/UI-online/index.htm
    District of Columbia https://does.dc.gov/service/start-your-unemployment-compensation-process
    Delaware https://ui.delawareworks.com/
    Florida https://www.stateofflorida.com/articles/florida-unemployment/
    Georgia https://dol.georgia.gov/online-services
    Hawaii https://huiclaims.hawaii.gov/
    Iowa https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/file-claim-unemployment-insurance-benefits
    Idaho https://www.labor.idaho.gov/dnn/Unemployment-Benefits
    Illinois https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/Pages/default.aspx
    Indiana https://www.in.gov/dwd/2362.htm
    Kansas https://www.getkansasbenefits.gov/Home.aspx
    Kentucky http://www.kewes.ky.gov/
    Louisiana http://www.laworks.net/UnemploymentInsurance/UI_Claimants.asp
    Massachusetts https://www.mass.gov/applying-for-unemployment-benefits
    Maryland https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.shtml
    Maine https://www.maine.gov/unemployment/
    Michigan https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241---,00.html
    Minnesota https://www.uimn.org/
    Missouri https://labor.mo.gov/unemployed-workers
    Mississippi https://mdes.ms.gov/unemployment-claims/
    Montana http://uid.dli.mt.gov/
    North Carolina https://des.nc.gov/apply-unemployment
    North Dakota https://www.jobsnd.com/
    Nebraska https://www.dol.nebraska.gov/UIBenefits
    New Hampshire https://www.nhes.nh.gov/services/claimants/file.htm
    New Jersey https://myunemployment.nj.gov/
    New Mexico https://www.dws.state.nm.us/en-us/Unemployment
    Nevada http://ui.nv.gov/css.html
    New York https://labor.ny.gov/unemploymentassistance.shtm
    Ohio https://unemployment.ohio.gov/
    Oklahoma unemployment.ok.gov
    Oregon https://www.oregon.gov/employ/unemployment/pages/default.aspx
    Pennsylvania https://www.uc.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx
    Rhode Island http://www.dlt.ri.gov/ui/
    South Carolina https://dew.sc.gov/individuals/apply-for-benefits
    South Dakota https://dlr.sd.gov/ra/individuals/default.aspx
    Tennessee https://www.tn.gov/workforce/unemployment.html
    Texas https://twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/unemployment-benefits-services
    Utah https://jobs.utah.gov/ui/home/initialclaims
    Virginia http://www.vec.virginia.gov/unemployed
    Virgin Islands https://www.vidol.gov/
    Vermont https://labor.vermont.gov/unemployment-insurance
    Washington https://esd.wa.gov/unemployment
    Wisconsin https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uiben/
    West Virginia https://workforcewv.org/unemployment
    Wyoming http://wyomingworkforce.org/workers/ui/
    Puerto Rico https://desempleo.trabajo.pr.gov/reclamacionsubsiguiente/

    If I worked in multiple states, where should I file for unemployment insurance? Unemployment insurance is a joint state-federal program that provides cash benefits to eligible workers. All states follow the same guidelines established by federal law, but each state administers a separate unemployment insurance program and has different qualification rules. Please check with your residency state first. If you do not qualify with your residency state, then check with the state you performed most of your work in. 

    If I worked for multiple companies, can I file multiple claims? Typically, you would file one claim and list all of your employers of record for a certain time period. For any jobs you worked on that GreenSlate processed the payroll for, you will be able to find your employer of record information on your latest paystub. For further help, please contact the state agency you are filing with.

    Who is my employer? For any jobs you worked on that GreenSlate processed the payroll for, your employing company's name is listed on your last paystub in the upper right hand corner under “Employer of Record.”

    What is my employer's FEIN? For any jobs you worked on that GreenSlate processed the payroll for, your employer's FEIN is listed right above the Employer of Record name.

    The claim form requires an address for the employer. What should I use? For any jobs you worked on that GreenSlate processed the payroll for, please use 61 Main St, Delhi, NY 13753. This will ensure the claim is sent to GreenSlate and alleviates any delay by the claim going to a different address.

    The claim form requires a contact phone number. What should I put? For any jobs you worked on that GreenSlate processed the payroll for, please use 212-206-1099.

    Have additional questions? If you have additional questions, your first resource should be the state agency you are filing your claim with. If you need additional information to complete your claim and GreenSlate processed the payroll for the last job you were on, you can send an email to operations@gslate.com. Please include your name and last four digits of your SSN in your request so we can facilitate your email as quickly as possible.


    This information in this communication is general in nature, and is not intended, nor should it be construed, as legal, accounting, tax or other professional advice rendered by GreenSlate, LLC. The reader should contact his or her attorney, CPA, or tax professional prior to taking any action based upon this information.

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