Unemployment Insurance

Unemployment News

COVID-19 Unemployment FAQs

• New Claimant Portal Features
• Moving through unemployment benefit programs
• Unemployment Fraud: False Claims, Identity Theft, and Avoiding Scams
• 1099-G Income Tax Statements for 2020 are Available Online
• What Teachers and School Employees Should Know

Contact Us

• Claimant Assistance
• Employer Assistance
• Hearing Office Contacts
• Report Fraud & Identity Theft
• Report Suspected Misclassified Workers
• File an Appeal

Other Languages

• En Español
• Txhais lus Hmoob
• Ask Questions or Apply for Unemployment Benefits
• Interpreter and Translation Services

Unemployment Statistics

• Statewide Claims - UI Initial and Weekly Claims Filed
• Weekly Activity Snapshot - UI Division Activity
• Progress Tracker - Continued Assistance Act Programs

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.