Agency
Maine Department of Labor
Weekly benefit amount
between $89 and $538
Official link
Unemployment PolicyAm I Eligible?
You must comply with the following requirements:
- You lost your job through no fault of your own
- You must be actively seeking work
- You must be able and available to work
- You must have enough work history and earnings in the past approximately 18 months to be “Monetarily eligible”.
What do I need to file my claim?
- An account in ReEmployME
- Your Social Security Number
- Your Alien Registration and expiration date
- Employment Information
- A valid email address
How to apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits?
File Online:
- File your claim for benefits by going to the website
File By Phone:
- Call the Unemployment Claim Center at: 1-800-593-7660.
If you do not have telephone or computer access, you can file your claim by using the phones or computers free of charge at the Department of Labor Career Center nearest you. For more information, please visit the Maine Department of Labor website.
For more information, read the FAQs to know more about how to file for a claim in Maine.
