Accessing Unemployment Benefits
Income replacement for workers who lost their job through no fault of their own
Did you stop filing for benefits because you found work? Did you recently lose work again? You may be eligible for a new unemployment compensation claim.
Navigating the New UC System
Answers to your questions about the new online UC system
Federal Unemployment Benefits Expired on September 4th, 2021
PEUC, PUA, and the extra $300 a week (FPUC) ended on September 4th.
Find your Local Legal Aid Provider in the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
See if you qualify for free legal representation for your unemployment hearing
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about regular unemployment compensation and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.
New UC System Claimant Experience Survey
Your feedback will help us advocate for fixes to the new system.
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PLA’s Family Law Intake will be closed from December 19, 2022 to January 3, 2023. Intake will resume on January 3, 2023, for domestic relations matters regarding custody and protection from abuse plaintiffs only. Online intakes may continue to be submitted but will not receive a call back until after January 3, 2023.
We encourage clients to visit the Help Center at the Family Court House, 1501 Arch Street, 11th Floor, open daily from noon to 3 pm for pro se custody assistance.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Did you get a letter denying you benefits for not completing your work registration (uchelp.org/work-search-requirements/), even though you think you are registered?
You should appeal this letter! You must file an appeal by email, fax, mail, or through your online portal within 21 days of the determination date on the letter.
Swipe through the post to learn more or visit uchelp.org/regular-unemployment-compensation/130-2/