Pennsylvania Unemployment Insurance

Am I Eligible?

You must

• quit due to personal circumstances that left you no reasonable alternative.
• prove that prior to quitting, you made a reasonable attempt to maintain the employer/employee relationship.
• be able and available for suitable work.

What do I need to file my claim?

• SSN (Social Security Number)
• Home address and mailing address (if different)
• Telephone number
• Valid email
• UC System username and password, if already established
• Direct deposit bank information (optional) - bank name, address, account and routing number.
• Employer's name, address and phone number
• Employer's PA UC account number (if known)
• First and last day worked with employer
• Reason for leaving
• Pension or severance package information (if applicable)

How to apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits?

File online

• Go to the official website and sign in to the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation System to file
• Available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

File by phone

• Call the the statewide unemployment compensation toll-free number at 1-888-313-7284
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST)

File by videophone

• For individuals who use American Sign Language (ASL), videophone service is available every Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. at 717-704-8474.

For more information, read the FAQs to know more about how to file for a claim in Pennsylvania.