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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.

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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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¡Es la Semana Nacional de Concientización de los Trabajadores Agrícolas! Del 27 al 31 de marzo reflexionaremos y honraremos las importantes contribuciones de los trabajadores agrícolas y los problemas únicos que enfrentan. ¿Por qué necesitamos una semana de concientización para los trabajadores agrícolas? ¿Sabías que el 85% de nuestras frutas y verduras frescas son recogidas a mano? En los Estados Unidos se estima que hay entre 2,5 y 3 millones de adultos y niños que trabajan en los campos recogiendo frutas y verduras. El Proyecto de Trabajadores Agrícolas de Pensilvania de PLA se compromete a honrarlos y atender sus necesidades legales únicas todos los días. ¡Estaremos compartiendo más datos, estadísticas e información sobre los trabajadores agrícolas en los Estados Unidos durante toda la semana! #NFAW2023 #philadelphia #LegalAssistance #legalaid #farmworker See MoreSee Less
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It’s National Farmworker Awareness Week! From March 27th until March 31st we will reflect on and honor the important contributions of farmworkers and the unique issues that they face. Why do we need an awareness week for farmworkers? Well, did you know that 85% of our fresh fruits and vegetables are handpicked? In the United States, there are an estimated 2.5 to 3 million adults and children who work in the fields picking produce. PLA’s Pennsylvania Farmworker Project is committed to honoring them and serving their unique legal needs every day. We’ll be sharing more facts, stats, and information about farmworkers in the United States all week long! #NFAW2023 #Philadelphia #LegalAssistance #LegalAid #Farmworker See MoreSee Less
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Listen as PLA Housing Attorney, Shalisa Brunson, reviews mortgage foreclosure, property tax foreclosure, and property liens. She talks about what they are, what options you have if you face them, and information on how PLA can help low-income Philadelphians to keep their homes. If you are facing one of these housing issues, call 215-344-HOME (4663), Monday through Friday, from 9AM to 5PM, or apply online at www.philalegal.org/apply to see if PLA can help.Thank you to our fantastic partner Free Library of Philadelphia, for making this program possible.#Housing #SaveYourHome #Philadelphia #MortgageForeclosure #PropertyTax #LegalAid #LegalEducationwww.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=5996554073759367 See MoreSee Less
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Philadelphia Legal Assistance Workshop – Property Tax and Mortgage Issues See MoreSee Less
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¡Alerta del Sistema de PUA!Todos los reclamantes de PUA necesitaran restablecer su contraseña la próxima vez que acceden su portal de PUA.Esto no es un error. Esto es parte de una actualización reciente del sistema de PUA.La nueva contraseña debe tener al menos 12 caracteres.Asegúrate de escribirlo en un lugar seguro en caso que se te olvide.Si accedió su cuente de PUA después del 15 de Marzo y ya restableció su contraseña, no tendrá que restablecerla otra vez. See MoreSee Less
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