Filing an Unemployment Claim – Pennsylvania
Please select a topic below:
1. Am I eligible to receive benefits?
You must be totally or partially unemployed through no fault of your own, and you must have earned sufficient wages in your base period.
2. How do I apply for benefits in Pennsylvania?
Visit the Pennsylvania website for more information on how to apply for unemployment benefits.
You weekly benefit rate will be determined based upon your wages in your base year. Visit the Pennsylvania website for more information.
4. How long will I receive these benefits?
Visit the Pennsylvania website for information on the duration of your benefits.
5. After I start receiving benefits, what do I have to do to remain eligible?
Visit the Pennsylvania website for information on how long you remain eligible for unemployment benefits.
6. I was turned down for benefits. How do I appeal this decision?
See the Pennsylvania website for appeal information.
7. For more information on Pennsylvania’s unemployment insurance laws:
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