Establish an Initial Claim
File an Initial Claim by calling 1-877-214-3330. Call the initial Claims Line to open an initial claim (Monday - Thursday: 8:30am-4:00pm; Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm at 1-877-214-3330). OR click the link below to file an online initial claim application.
- Important Note: An unemployment insurance claim cannot be established until there has been an actual separation from employment.
- Required Documents: Click here for a list of required documents you will need to have on-hand when submitting your application
Re-Open Claim
- If you established an initial claim within the last 12 months, you will likely need to re-open your claim. If you are unsure, go to labor.vermont.gov and log-in to the UI Claimant Portal to check your status.
Open a New Benefit Year
- After a period of 12 months AFTER your initial claim is submitted, you will be required to open a new benefit year in order to continue to receive unemployment insurance benefits. Find more information on our Open a New Benefit Year page.
Contact Unemployment Insurance Division:
- Establish an Initial Claim: 1-877-214-3330 (Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-4:00pm; Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm) or online (Mon-Fri, 5am-5pm)
- File Weekly Claim: 1-800-983-2300 (Automated - Sunday: 24 hours / Monday - Friday: 5:00am-4:30pm)
- Claimant Assistance: 1-877-214-3332 (Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 4:00pm; Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm / Closed from Saturday - Sunday)