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Have you recently lost your job in the state of Delaware? Do you need help with Delaware unemployment benefits? Read on to find out how to file for unemployment in Delaware.
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Delaware Unemployment Insurance Information Hotlines
- New Castle County residents should call (302) 761-6576
- Kent County residents should call (800) 794-3032
- Sussex County County residents should call (800) 794-3032
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How to File for Unemployment
All each state's specific procedures vary, this expert maintains that the basic process of filing for unemployment insurance benefits is fairly standard. The first step is to locate the agency who handles unemployment in your state, and contact them to learn about your options for filling. Some states prefer to have you file online, others require (or prefer) you to file in person, by phone, or by mail.
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Introduction
- Delaware unemployment benefits can help you get through a financial crunch if you find yourself without a job through no fault of your own. Filing for unemployment in Delaware is a relatively simple process.
Step 1: Determine if You Qualify for Delaware Unemployment
- To qualify for unemployment insurance benefits in the state of Delaware, you must:
- Be unemployed through no fault of your own
- Have earned enough money during a base period to qualify
- Be able to work and actively searching for employment while drawing weekly unemployment
- Have had employee status with a company that was required to pay unemployment taxes under Delaware's unemployment laws
- Register for work with the Delaware Division of Employment and Training
Step 2: What You Need To Apply for Unemployment in Delaware
- Before you apply for unemployment compensation in Delaware, you should assemble all the necessary information you will need to file the claim. This includes:
- Your Social Security number, legal name, address, and phone number
- A separation letter or notice, with the reason for your job loss, if you have one
- Information on all former employers for the previous 20 months, including:
- Names and addresses
- Dates of employment
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status
Step 3: How to File for Unemployment in Delaware
Initial unemployment claims in Delaware need to be filed at a Delaware Unemployment Insurance Claims Office. After you've been approved, you need to return a Weekly Pay Authorization claim form or call "TeleBenefits each week in order to receive unemployment insurance benefits.http://www.delawareworks.com/Unemployment/faqs/claimant-faq.shtml#ques7