Announcing a New How to Apply for Unemployment Guide

Published: August 15, 2023

Applying for unemployment benefits can be a complicated process due to the many federal and state laws that govern eligibility. To help guide our customers, we developed the new How to Apply for Unemployment (DE 2321) (PDF) guide for unemployment benefits. It’s based on customer research and feedback, including from community-based organizations that work directly with customers. The guide is available in English and Spanish with additional language options being developed next.

Our goal is to provide a claimant-friendly, easy-to-read document simplifying the process to apply for unemployment benefits. It has step-by-step guidance, tips, and links to extra resources. We encourage you to check out the new guide and share it with those you know who may need unemployment benefits.