Due to overwhelming call volume we have increased our agency staff to better respond to your email inquiries. For better response times we recommend using email contact over telephone, when possible.

Breaking News

• Work search requirements for Unemployment Insurance benefits recipients reinstated effective June 1.
  • Work search Frequently Asked Questions
• Governor waives state taxes on 2020 Unemployment Insurance benefits
• Unemployment Emergency Rules Release
• Delaware Income Tax 1099G Information
• The DOL Releases Guidance Regarding the Newly Signed COVID-19 Relief Bill
• Unemployment Benefits Scheduled to Expire December 26, 2020
• Update to Lower and Higher Authority Appeals Deadlines
• Important Tax Witholding Information for UI Benefits
• DOL Announces the “High Extended Benefits” Program
• Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance Continues Lost Wage Assistance Program
• USDOJ UI Fraud Consumer Protection Guide
• DOL Will Begin Issuing Additional $300 In Benefits Through Lost Wages Assistance Funding
  • Lost Wages Assistance Funding Frequently Asked Questions
• The Department of Labor Releases Fraud Prevention Guidelines
• The Office of Safety & Health Consultation has published a list of both general and industry specific COVID-19 resources
• New System To Support Applications For Pandemic Unemployment Announced
• Delaware Department of Labor Releases Guidelines on 13 Week Extension of Unemployment Benefits
• DOL Releases Guidance for Independent Contractors and Self-employed Seeking Unemployment Through the CARES Act

Do you have general questions about Unemployment Insurance?

We compiled the top questions asked by Delawareans regarding Unemployment Insurance. We can send them directly to your mobile phone text uifacts to 555888; View in your browser; Or click this link to download as a PDF.

Questions regarding Unemployment Insurance Claims

If your question is not answered by one of our FAQs please email uiclaims@delaware.gov

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