Filing New or Current Claims

Visit DCNetworks and select Claim Unemployment Benefit for the following

• New Claims
• UI Identity Verification and Authentication Program FAQ’s
• 10 Things You Should Know When Filing A Claim
• Weekly Claims
• Unemployment Insurance Appeal Form (English)
• Unemployment Insurance Appeal Form (Spanish)
• For detailed instructions regarding how to certify for weekly unemployment benefits, read the Instructions for Completing the Continued Claim Form (English)
• Instructions for Completing the Continued Claim Form (Spanish)

Claimant's Rights and Responsibilities Handbook (English, Spanish) [PDF]

Managing Your Account

• Direct Deposit
• Payment History
• Request for Hearing to Appeal a Determination
• View Appeals
• Form 1099 data
• Form 193 - Request for Monetary Re-Determination
• My Profile

Unemployment Insurance Information for Employers

• Employer Tax Information

General Benefits Information

More Information

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