Wait until Wednesday of next week to call the Unemployment Information and Weekly Claims line to certify for your first week. Unless you are participating in a training program approved by the Commissioner or are attached to an employer, you must be actively seeking work. You are encouraged to use WorkSource , the Employment Security Department's on-line job search program, to start your work search efforts. You also must keep track of your job search contacts unless you are participating in a training program approved by the Commissioner, attached to an employer, or are a member of a full referral union. The Employment Security Department provides Job Search Logs for this purpose.
Logs are also available on line , which can be downloaded and printed.
Please read the complete details regarding Job Search. Your Local Employment Center can offer you a variety of services including job readiness workshops, access to a job matching system, and information about Commissioner Approval of Training and Training Benefits . They may also be contacting you regarding Worker Profiling services, which require a mandatory attendance. If you do not attend, your unemployment benefits may be denied. You may ask for a copy of any or all department records or documents about the problem.