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State of Vermont and Department of Labor offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024.

State of Vermont and Department of Labor offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024.

  • If you file your claim online, you will still be able to do so but will experience a minor delay in payment due to the holiday.
     
  • The UI Claimant Assistance Center will also be closed on Monday, May 27 and will reopen Tuesday, May 28, for regular business hours. Claimants should expect high call volume on Tuesday morning with longer than usual wait times. To avoid long wait times, you are encouraged to call either later in the day, or later in the week. If you need to contact the UI Claimant Assistance Center to file your weekly claim, you have until Friday at 4pm to file.
     
  • Local Job Center locations in Vermont will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, and will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, May 28. Individuals may contact the Workforce Development team through the Job Seeker Inquiry form, or by calling a local job center directly. 

For more information, including step-by-step video guides and other resources for claimants, go to Labor.Vermont.gov/Unemployment-Insurance.

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OFFICES CLOSED for State Holiday (Town Meeting Day)

The Vermont Department of Labor offices, including the UI Claimant Assistance Center and local Job Centers, will be closed on the first Tuesday of March in observance of Town Meeting Day. The Department will resume regular business hours on the next business day.

  • You can still file your claim online, but due to the holiday, you may experience a minor delay in payment.
  • UI Claimants should expect high call volumes and longer-than-usual wait times on the next business day after the holiday. To avoid long wait times, you are encouraged to call either later in the day or later in the week. If you need to contact the UI Claimant Assistance Center to file your weekly claim, you have until Friday at 4 p.m. to do so.
  • Regularly scheduled virtual workshops will not be held.
  • Individuals may contact the Workforce Development team through the Job Seeker Inquiry Form or by calling a local job center directly. 

For more information, including step-by-step video guides and other resources for claimants, go to www.Labor.Vermont.gov/Unemployment-Insurance.

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OFFICES CLOSED for State Holiday (Presidents Day)

The Vermont Department of Labor offices, including the UI Claimant Assistance Center and local Job Centers, will be closed on the third Monday of February in observance of Presidents Day. The Department will resume regular business hours on the next business day.

  • You can still file your claim online, but due to the holiday, you may experience a minor delay in payment.
  • UI Claimants should expect high call volumes and longer-than-usual wait times on the next business day after the holiday. To avoid long wait times, you are encouraged to call either later in the day or later in the week. If you need to contact the UI Claimant Assistance Center to file your weekly claim, you have until Friday at 4 p.m. to do so.
  • Regularly scheduled virtual workshops will not be held.
  • Individuals may contact the Workforce Development team through the Job Seeker Inquiry Form or by calling a local job center directly. 

For more information, including step-by-step video guides and other resources for claimants, go to www.Labor.Vermont.gov/Unemployment-Insurance.

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OFFICES CLOSED for State Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

The Vermont Department of Labor offices, including the UI Claimant Assistance Center and local Job Centers, will be closed on the third Monday of January in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Department will resume regular business hours on the next business day.

  • You can still file your claim online, but due to the holiday, you may experience a minor delay in payment.
  • UI Claimants should expect high call volumes and longer-than-usual wait times on the next business day after the holiday. To avoid long wait times, you are encouraged to call either later in the day or later in the week. If you need to contact the UI Claimant Assistance Center to file your weekly claim, you have until Friday at 4 p.m. to do so.
  • Regularly scheduled virtual workshops will not be held.
  • Individuals may contact the Workforce Development team through the Job Seeker Inquiry Form or by calling a local job center directly. 

For more information, including step-by-step video guides and other resources for claimants, go to www.Labor.Vermont.gov/Unemployment-Insurance.

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OFFICES CLOSED for State Holiday (New Years Day)

The Vermont Department of Labor offices, including the UI Claimant Assistance Center and local Job Centers, will be closed on January 1st in observance of New Years Day. Note: If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the preceding Friday; if it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday. The Department will resume regular business hours on the next business day after the observance.

  • You can still file your claim online, but due to the holiday, you may experience a minor delay in payment.
  • UI Claimants should expect high call volumes and longer-than-usual wait times on the next business day after the holiday observance. To avoid long wait times, you are encouraged to call either later in the day or later in the week. If you need to contact the UI Claimant Assistance Center to file your weekly claim, you have until Friday at 4 p.m. to do so.
  • Regularly scheduled virtual workshops will not be held.
  • Individuals may contact the Workforce Development team through the Job Seeker Inquiry Form or by calling a local job center directly. 

For more information, including step-by-step video guides and other resources for claimants, go to www.Labor.Vermont.gov/Unemployment-Insurance.

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OFFICES CLOSED for State Holiday (Christmas Day)

The Vermont Department of Labor offices, including the UI Claimant Assistance Center and local Job Centers, will be closed on December 25th in observance of Christmas Day. Note: If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the preceding Friday; if it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday. The Department will resume regular business hours on the next business day after the observance.

  • You can still file your claim online, but due to the holiday, you may experience a minor delay in payment.
  • UI Claimants should expect high call volumes and longer-than-usual wait times on the next business day after the holiday observance. To avoid long wait times, you are encouraged to call either later in the day or later in the week. If you need to contact the UI Claimant Assistance Center to file your weekly claim, you have until Friday at 4 p.m. to do so.
  • Regularly scheduled virtual workshops will not be held.
  • Individuals may contact the Workforce Development team through the Job Seeker Inquiry Form or by calling a local job center directly. 

For more information, including step-by-step video guides and other resources for claimants, go to www.Labor.Vermont.gov/Unemployment-Insurance.

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OFFICES CLOSED for State Holiday (Thanksgiving Day)

The Vermont Department of Labor offices, including the UI Claimant Assistance Center and local Job Centers, will be closed on the fourth Thursday of November in observance of Thanksgiving Day. The Department will resume regular business hours on the next business day.

  • You can still file your claim online, but due to the holiday, you may experience a minor delay in payment.
  • UI Claimants should expect high call volumes and longer-than-usual wait times on the next business day after the holiday. To avoid long wait times, you are encouraged to call either later in the day or later in the week. If you need to contact the UI Claimant Assistance Center to file your weekly claim, you have until Friday at 4 p.m. to do so.
  • Regularly scheduled virtual workshops will not be held.
  • Individuals may contact the Workforce Development team through the Job Seeker Inquiry Form or by calling a local job center directly. 

For more information, including step-by-step video guides and other resources for claimants, go to www.Labor.Vermont.gov/Unemployment-Insurance.

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OFFICES CLOSED for State Holiday (Veterans Day)

The Vermont Department of Labor offices, including the UI Claimant Assistance Center and local Job Centers, will be closed on November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. Note: If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the preceding Friday; if it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday. The Department will resume regular business hours on the next business day after the observance.

  • You can still file your claim online, but due to the holiday, you may experience a minor delay in payment.
  • UI Claimants should expect high call volumes and longer-than-usual wait times on the next business day after the holiday observance. To avoid long wait times, you are encouraged to call either later in the day or later in the week. If you need to contact the UI Claimant Assistance Center to file your weekly claim, you have until Friday at 4 p.m. to do so.
  • Regularly scheduled virtual workshops will not be held.
  • Individuals may contact the Workforce Development team through the Job Seeker Inquiry Form or by calling a local job center directly. 

For more information, including step-by-step video guides and other resources for claimants, go to www.Labor.Vermont.gov/Unemployment-Insurance.

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OFFICES CLOSED for State Holiday (Labor Day)

The Vermont Department of Labor offices, including the UI Claimant Assistance Center and local Job Centers, will be closed on the first Monday of September in observance of Labor Day. The Department will resume regular business hours on the next business day.

  • You can still file your claim online, but due to the holiday, you may experience a minor delay in payment.
  • UI Claimants should expect high call volumes and longer-than-usual wait times on the next business day after the holiday. To avoid long wait times, you are encouraged to call either later in the day or later in the week. If you need to contact the UI Claimant Assistance Center to file your weekly claim, you have until Friday at 4 p.m. to do so.
  • Regularly scheduled virtual workshops will not be held.
  • Individuals may contact the Workforce Development team through the Job Seeker Inquiry Form or by calling a local job center directly. 

For more information, including step-by-step video guides and other resources for claimants, go to www.Labor.Vermont.gov/Unemployment-Insurance.

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OFFICES CLOSED for State Holiday (Bennington Battle Day)

The Vermont Department of Labor offices, including the UI Claimant Assistance Center and local Job Centers, will be closed on August 16th in observance of Bennington Battle Day. Note: If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on the preceding Friday; if it falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday. The Department will resume regular business hours on the next business day after the observance.

  • You can still file your claim online, but due to the holiday, you may experience a minor delay in payment.
  • UI Claimants should expect high call volumes and longer-than-usual wait times on the next business day after the holiday observance. To avoid long wait times, you are encouraged to call either later in the day or later in the week. If you need to contact the UI Claimant Assistance Center to file your weekly claim, you have until Friday at 4 p.m. to do so.
  • Regularly scheduled virtual workshops will not be held.
  • Individuals may contact the Workforce Development team through the Job Seeker Inquiry Form or by calling a local job center directly. 

For more information, including step-by-step video guides and other resources for claimants, go to www.Labor.Vermont.gov/Unemployment-Insurance.

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