If you did not work in the last 18 months and did not earn any wages, you do not qualify, and your estimated weekly benefit will be $0. You do not need to apply.
To get started, gather your total wages from all jobs you’ve had in the last 18 months. Then follow these steps:
Step 1 of 3
Claim date is required.Invalid date entry.
Select the Sunday of the week you are applying for benefits.
Step 2 of 3
Enter your gross wages (before taxes or other withholdings), for the following months and round to the nearest dollar. Include income such as vacation pay, tips, residual payments, commissions, and bonuses. Do not include severance pay.
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Step 2a of 3
You’re almost done!
Enter your wages, before taxes or other withholdings, for the following months and round to the nearest dollar. Include vacation pay,
tips, residual payments, commissions, and bonuses. Do not include severance pay.
Step 3 of 3
Based on your reported information, your highest earnings in one quarter were:
$0
Your estimated weekly benefit will be:
$0
Your estimated weekly benefit amount is $0 because you did not earn enough wages during your base period to qualify for unemployment benefits. For more information, visit Unemployment Eligibility Requirements.
This amount is just an estimate.
After you apply, we will check your eligibility and wages to determine your actual benefit amount.
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With myEDD, you can apply for unemployment benefits, reopen an existing claim, and manage your benefits account.
