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CLAIMANTS

Learn how to apply for unemployment benefits, file a weekly claim, understand requirements, and more.

What to Know
  • Apply for Benefits Online
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  • Handbook for Claimants

EMPLOYERS

File unemployment tax and wage reports, access other employer online services, and more.

Employer Online Services
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SERVICE PROVIDERS

Resources and online services for providers who upload data on behalf of employers.

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Unemployment News

COVID-19 Unemployment FAQs
  • 1099-G Income Tax Statements for 2020 are Now Available Online
  • Fraud Scam Alert: Numerous Schemes to Access Personal Information of UI Claimants
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Unemployment Statistics

  • Statewide Claims - UI Initial and Weekly Claims Filed
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Additional Resources

Fraud, Identity Theft & Scams

What fraud looks like and how to report, steps for victims of identity theft, and avoiding scams to obtain your private information.

Work-Share Program

Avoid layoffs by allowing workers to remain employed & employers to retain trained staff during times of reduced business activity.

Worker Classification

How to correctly classify each worker as either an "employee" or "independent contractor."

Labor Law Clinics

Educational seminars open to the public explaining many of the laws and rules the agency administers.

Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council (UIAC)

The UIAC recommends changes to improve Wisconsin unemployment laws.

Legal Resources

Information on appeal hearings and law changes related to unemployment.


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(608) 266-3131

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Unemployment and COVID-19

The Continued Assistance Act of 2020 has been signed. We are working as quickly as we can to review the new program requirements and implementation of the extensions. There will be programming that needs to take place before we can implement the changes. Please check our websites often for the most up-to-date information available.

Did You Know? All unemployment benefits are taxable. You can opt to have federal and state taxes withheld at https://my.unemployment.wisconsin.gov.

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