Help for Laid-off Members: Applying for Assistance by State
District of Columbia
Apply Online
General Information
Online Application
DoC FAQ Download
Phone Assistance
(202) 724-7000 or (877) 319-7346
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday-Friday
(Due to high call volume, applying by phone is not recommended.)
Additional Information
Florida
Information and Assistance
General Information
FL State FAQ Download
Assistance Hotline: 800-204-2418
Apply Online
Additional Information
Maryland
Apply Online
General Information
Online Application and Instructions
MD State FAQ Download
Apply by Phone
| Your Location | Number |
| Baltimore County (Metro South) Anne Arundel County Howard County
|
410-368-5300 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
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| Calvert County Charles County Montgomery County Prince George’s County St. Mary’s County |
301-313-8000 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
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| Allegany County Frederick County Garrett County Washington County |
301-723-2000 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
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| Caroline County | 410-334-6800
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| Dorchester County Talbot County Kent County Queen Anne’s County Wicomico County Worcester County |
1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
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| Baltimore County Carroll County Cecil County Harford County
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410-853-1600 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
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Hours and Schedule
Apply-by-phone hours: 8:00am – 3:00 pm Monday- Friday
Due to an unprecedented volume of claims, it is recommended that you apply according to the schedule below. The schedule applies to both online and phone claims.
| First Letter of Your Last Name | Assigned day to call the TeleClaim Center: |
| A-F | Monday |
| G-N | Tuesday |
| O-Z | Wednesday |
| All Last Names | Thursday, Friday (phone)
Thursday – Sunday (online) |
Additional Information
Massachusetts
Apply Online
General Information
Online Application
Detailed instructions on filling out the online application can be found here.
MA State FAQ Download
Apply by Phone (TeleClaims)
| Calling from area codes 315, 413, 508, 774, 978 | (877) 626–6800 |
| Any other area code | (617) 626-6800 |
| Voice Relay | 711 |
Hours and Schedule
TeleClaim Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday- Friday
Due to high call volume, call times are restricted. Use the schedule below to know which day you should call.
| Last digit of your Social Security Number: | Assigned day to call the TeleClaim Center: |
| 0, 1 | Monday |
| 2, 3 | Tuesday |
| 4, 5, 6 | Wednesday |
| 7, 8, 9 | Thursday |
| Any last digit | Friday |
Additional Information
New Jersey
Apply Online
If it is your first time applying for Unemployment Compensation, you must first create an account with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Follow instructions outlined here
Once you have created an account, apply here
NJ State FAQ Download
Apply by Phone
| Your Location | Number |
| North New Jersey: | (201) 601-4100 |
| Central New Jersey: | (732) 761-2020 |
| South New Jersey: | (856) 507-2340 |
| Out-of-state claims: | 888-795-6672 (you must call from a phone with an out-of-state area code) |
| Voice Relay | 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
|
Additional Information
New York
1199SEIU Job Security Benefits
- If you work for an employer that contributes to the Job Security Fund, you will be eligible for additional benefits. Please ask your Union Representative whether the Job Security Fund is negotiated in your contract.
- If you are eligible, the Job Security Fund will continue your health benefitsfor at least six months or until you are recalled to your job, whichever is shorter. (You may be eligible for a longer period of benefits depending on the terms of your contract.)
- If your hours are reduced, and you are covered by the Job Security Fund, your health benefits will be maintained at their current level.
- The benefits will only include supplemental unemployment benefits through the Job Security Fund if you are not receiving the additional $600 per week from the unemployment compensation system.
- If you are eligible for Job Security Benefits, your Union Representative and employer will provide information to the Job Security Fund (JSF). Please make sure that you update all your contact information with your employer:Name, address, phone number, cell number and
- The JSF staff will contact you within a week of your lay-off. If you have not heard from the JSF within one week, contact them at: [email protected] or (212) 894-4389. You will need to leave a message and they will contact you within 24 hours.
General Information
File a Claim
NY State FAQ Download
Apply Through the NYS Department of Labor Website
To apply using the NYS DOL’s online services, you must first create a New York State ID here:
Create a New York State ID
Hours you can access the online service:
| Monday – Thursday | 7:30am – 7:30pm |
| Friday | 7:30am – 5:00pm |
| Weekends | 12:01am Saturday – 7:00pm Sunday |
Apply by Phone
888-209-8124
Call-in hours
| Monday – Thursday | 8:00am – 7:30pm |
| Friday | 8:00am – 6:00pm |
| Saturday | 7:30am – 8:00pm |
Due to larger than normal call volume, we recommend filing using New York’s web services.
Due to an unprecedented volume of claims it is recommended that you apply according to the schedule below. The schedule applies to both online and phone claims.
| First Letter of Your Last Name | Assigned day to file your claim |
| A-F | Monday |
| G-N | Tuesday |
| O-Z | Wednesday |
| If you miss your filing date | Thursday Saturday |
Filing later in the week will not delay your payments or affect the date of your claim. Any claim you file will be backdated to the date you become unemployed. If you are eligible, you will be paid for all benefits due.