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Unemployment Insurance Emergency Rules

Note: The following Emergency Rules are in PDF formats.

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Work Search Frequently Asked Questions

To be eligible for Unemployment Insurance compensation benefits you are required to do the following: Register with the Division of Employment & Training, via Delaware JobLink, within three (3) business days of filing your claim. Maintain your registration with Delaware JobLink for the entire duration you are collecting UI benefits. Maintain a resume, updated at […]

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Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation (MEUC) FAQs

Please Note: These FAQs will be updated as necessary as we make systemic programming changes based on federal guidance. Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation (MEUC) has been extended with the enactment of the American Rescue Plan for all weeks, January 2, 2021 through September 4, 2021. MEUC provides $100 in extra benefits to individuals with at […]

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The American Rescue Plan Act

American Rescue Plan Act The American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law on March 11, 2021, extending the PUA, PEUC and FPUC programs and expired on September 6, 2021. Delawareans who continue to be unemployed may continue certifying for benefits. UI recipients who are not at their benefit year ending (BYE) date should continue […]

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Unemployment Benefits FAQs Regarding COVID-19

Updated: 2020-11-02 14:00 EDT Congress passed new legislation to expand unemployment benefits. What does this legislation do and when will benefits be available? The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (CARES Act) includes three key programs for workers affected by the Coronavirus. 1. Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC)Will provide an additional $600 […]

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Continued CARES Act FAQ’s

Updated: 2021-01-29 10:00 EDT On December 28, 2020, the President of the United States signed the Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act of 2020 (CAA).  This legislation extends the UC programs created by the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into 2021.  The CAA also added a new unemployment program – the Mixed […]

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Claimant Services

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Applying for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)

Updated: 2020-05-11 10:00 EDT Steps to registering for Pandemic Unemployed Assistance (PUA), for the self-employed and independent contractors. STEP 1: Apply For traditional UI Benefits. Get started by visiting the website, ui.delawareworks.com STEP 2: Recieve a denial letter or monetary determination of zero or insufficient wages. STEP 3: Receive a confirmation letter in the mail […]

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Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) FAQs

Updated: 2020-09-14 17:00 EDT The CARES Act creates a new temporary federal program called Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC). PEUC provides up to 13 weeks of additional unemployment benefits to individuals who have exhausted all rights to regular unemployment insurance benefits under Delaware law or federal law and have no entitlement to regular unemployment insurance […]

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Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Claims

BENEFIT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONCERNING YOUR PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE (PUA) CLAIM INTRODUCTION You have filed a claim for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) with the State of Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance. The purpose of the information provided below is to inform you of your rights and responsibilities under Delaware Unemployment Insurance law and federal PUA […]

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