Employees

Resources for Employees:

• How Do I Establish My Unemployment Insurance Claim? 

  • To establish your initial claim over the phone, please call 1-877-214-3332 - *please note that you will need to provide a valid EMAIL ADDRESS in order to open a new claim.
  • More information about establishing a NEW claim can be found at https://labor.vermont.gov/unemployment-insurance/ui-claimants/establishing-unemployment-claim.
    • Looking for information on the PUA program for self employed and those traditionally not eligible for benefits? Go to https://labor.vermont.gov/pua. 

• I Have Already Established My Claim. What Are the Next Steps?

  • UI For Claimants: Looking for more information on what comes after you have established your Unemployment Insurance Claim? Click here for Unemployment Insurance Claimant information
  • Filing My Weekly Claim: For more information on how and where to file your claim WEEKLY, click the link to learn more About Filing Your Weekly UI Claim. 
  • Problems Filing a Weekly Claim: Please call the Claimant Assistance Line at 1-877-214-3332
  • Job Seekers: Are you filing for unemployment, but also looking for career advice, part-time work or to help your community amidst COVID-19? Go to https://labor.vermont.gov/jobs for more!

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