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Do you need help applying for unemployment in Maryland? The process is fairly straightforward. Read on to learn how to file for unemployment in Maryland.
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How to Apply for Maryland. Unemployment
This video interview from the ''Baltimore Sun'' explains how to file for unemployment in Maryland. You can file either by phone, or by the Internet. The executive interviewed states that filing online is popular, as phones can sometimes be busy and it can be difficult to reach the office. The website walks you through the process, step by step, according to the video, and also offers job search assistance.
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Step 1: Do You Qualify for Maryland Unemployment?
- You worked in Maryland during the past 18 months as an employee for a company who paid unemployment taxes on your job
- You are not at fault for losing your job
- You are actively seeking employment
- You are physically and mentally capable of working
- You are available to work
Step 2: What You Need to File for Maryland Unemployment
- Your Social Security Number, mailing address, and a telephone number where you can be reached.
- Name, date of birth, and Social Security Number of all dependents under age 16.
- If you are not a U.S. citizen, proof that you are legally able to work in the U.S..
- The business name, address, dates of employment, and reason for separation for all employers within the last 18 months.
- If you are a union member, the hiring hall number is required.
- If you served in the military within the last 18 months, your DD214, Member 4 is required.
Step 3: How to File for Maryland Unemployment
You can file for Maryland unemployment online at mdunemployment.com or you can file by calling a Maryland Claim Center.