Legal Overview Being out of work can be a stressful time, particularly with the concern of how to survive financially until you find another job.
Unemployment compensation is designed to ease the burden.
It provides benefits to help make up for lost income if you lose your job through no fault of your own. The system is primarily funded by employers who pay unemployment insurance taxes to the state. The process starts when you file a claim with your local unemployment benefits office. After you file a claim, you will have an interview with someone from the office. Based on your application, interview with an unemployment benefits representative, and interview with your former employer, the office decides whether you are eligible for benefits.