Find out how many weeks of unemployment benefits are available in State; pandemic emergency unemployment compensation is covered, too.
The length of time you can collect benefits depends on your state's law. When a state's unemployment rate exceeds a certain level, benefits may be extended for 13 to 20 additional weeks under a joint federal and state program.
To find out how long your benefits will last under your state's rules, select it from the list below.
There are versions of this article for each State.
Learn the formula State uses to calculate your unemployment benefits, as well as the minimum and maximum amounts you can collect.
Learn the requirements for continuing to receive unemployment benefits in State and how and where to apply for weekly unemployment benefits.
If you were fired for illegal reasons, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits.