Unemployment compensation offers basic protection against economic insecurity. It is an insurance program that helps unemployed workers, who are unemployed through no fault of their own, while they look for work. Unemployment benefits are paid out of employer taxes. Workers do not pay any part of the cost of unemployment benefits.
Benefits are, however, subject to federal income tax.
All other times, only general information is available. Upon request, auxiliary aids and services are available to disabled individuals. OR Calling a Telephone Registration Center at the appropriate toll-free number, as listed below. Applicants typically file in the first calendar week after losing a job. Waiting more than a full week to file the application, postpones the beginning of benefits.