Collecting Unemployment Benefits

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If you are laid off, get fired, or even quit your job, you may be entitled to unemployment compensation. Find out about the eligibility rules here, as well as how to find out how much you'll get -- and for how long. We also provide detailed information for filers in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

Unemployment Basics: Eligibility, Amounts, and Procedures

Unemployment Benefits FAQ
Find answers to common questions about collecting unemployment.
Collecting Unemployment: Are You Able, Available, and Actively Seeking Work?
Unemployment is only for those who are temporarily out of work, which means you must be looking for a new job (and ready to take it).
Unemployment Benefits: What If You Quit?
If you were forced to quit, you may still be eligible for unemployment benefits.
Unemployment Benefits: What If You're Fired?
State law determines which "firing offenses" make you ineligible for unemployment benefits.
Unemployment Compensation: Understanding the Base Period
Find out how to calculate whether you've earned enough to collect unemployment.
Unemployment Benefits: How Much Will You Get -- and For How Long?
The duration and amount of your unemployment depends on state rules.
Filing an Unemployment Claim
Learn how -- and where -- to file your state claim for unemployment benefits.
Denied Unemployment Benefits: The Appeal Process
If at first you don't succeed in your unemployment claim, consider filing an appeal.

State Unemployment Procedures

Collecting Unemployment Benefits in California
Find out how California determines unemployment eligibility, amounts, and more.
Collecting Unemployment Benefits in Florida
Learn Florida's procedures for claiming unemployment here.
Collecting Unemployment Benefits in Illinois
Find out how Illinois handles unemployment claims here.
Collecting Unemployment Benefits in New York
New York rules on eligibility, duration of benefits, filing claims, and more.
Collecting Unemployment Benefits in Texas
Learn the rules and procedures for collecting unemployment in Texas.