Do I qualify for unemployment compensation?
Unemployment compensation is income replacement for workers who have lost their job through no fault of their own.
Apply for unemployment compensation if any of the following have happened to you at work because of the coronavirus pandemic or its impact:
- Your hours have been reduced because of the public health crisis
- You have been temporarily laid off or your workplace closed
- You were sent home from work due to minor symptoms related to coronavirus
- Your work was interrupted because you need to care for a family member
- You were fired when you refused to work in unsafe conditions
- You quit to avoid unsafe conditions
Common Issues
Having trouble navigating the new UC system?
We’ve created a webpage with updates about what’s changed and information about how to use the new site.
Scared you might lose your job?
If you think you might lose your job or need to take a leave of absence, learn what you need to do before that happens to protect your eligibility for unemployment compensation.
Questions about UC?
We have created a page of questions and answers to help guide you through the process of applying and keeping your unemployment compensation benefits.
I'm not sure my employer is telling me the truth about UC
It is important to know your rights about UC. Check out our guide to common employer mistakes and misinformation.
How does my immigration status affect my eligibility for UC?
We have created a frequently asked questions page to help answer your questions about immigrations status and UC.
Recent News
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There are several free options for getting your 2021 taxes done. You can do your own taxes for free using the IRS FreeFile site www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free. You can also get free help from the Campaign for Working Families at cwfphilly.org. You can find free virtual assistance through GetYourRefund.org.
Don’t delay! Late filing penalties add up quickly and can cost you more than late payment penalties.
If you requested an extension to file, and you get your returns filed by October 17th, and the IRS or State still charges you a Failure-to-File penalty, contact us to see if we can help you dispute that penalty. Remember, extension requests had to be submitted to the IRS by April 18th.
If you also need to file your 2019 and 2020 returns, you should get those ones filed by September 30th to qualify for the IRS’s automatic waiver of the Failure-to-File penalty for those two years! #TaxTipTuesday #Philadelphia #LegalAssistance #LegalAid
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