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How to Apply for Unemployment Insurance

How to Apply for Unemployment Insurance new jersey

In this post we are here to explain about Unemployment Insurance Benefits.

There are different signs used and for purposes of this, I will sign UI benefits. If you are currently unemployed through no fault your own, you may be elegible for unemployment insurance benefits. A a person claiming benefits, you have both rights and responsibilities.

Please go to the web site shown below for additional information: myunemployment.nj.gov/help/PR94/.

Unemployment Insurance is a program that gives financial support to people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. The benefits partially replace your wages and are meant to help you meet your financial responsibilities while looking for work.

Those who meet the requirements may receive unemployment insurance benefits for up to 26 weeks during a 1 year period. Some people may qualify for additional weeks depending upon several qualifying factors.

Information you will need to provide includes:

  • Your Social Security number.
  • Your home address, mailing address and phone number.
  • Your immigration registration number, if you are not a U.S. citizen or national.
  • Information from W2´s and or pay stubs.
  • Banking information if you choose to receive benefits via direct deposit.

Employer information, including:

  • Name, address, phone number for each employer in the last 18 months.
  • Date of employment start and end date.
  • Reason(s) you are no longer working for each employer.

File your initial claim for benefits at: https://myunemployment.nj.gov/

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