Agency
Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources
Weekly benefit amount
between $60 and $240
Official link
Unemployment PolicyAm I Eligible?
You must:
- Lost your job due to reasons beyond your control.
- Worked with an insured & registered employer in the Department of Labor and Human Resources.
- Registered for job search in the Employment Services office, or any one stop centers.
- Be ready to accept a new job when offered.
- Had any income during at least two quarters in the last 18 months.
What do I need to file my claim?
- Your social security number.
- The name, address and telephone numbers of your last employer ( this information is available in your W2 form).
- The dates you worked with that employer and the net income you earned.
- If you worked during the week you filed your claim you must report any income earned during the week.
- Drivers' license , identity card from another state, electoral card or any other government identification that verifies your identity.
- Number and name of any union, if you belong to any.
- Alien card number or visa status, if you are not a citizen of the United States, including the expiration date.
How to apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits?
File online
- Apply on the website
File by phone
- Call 787-625-7900, from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday except holidays.
For more information, navigate to the official website.
