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Help after losing a job

Find the state unemployment program and its official application instructions.

Official sourceUSAGov · U.S. General Services AdministrationU.S. guidance · Checked 2026-10-09

Your next steps

  1. Use the official guide to locate the unemployment office for the state where you worked.

  2. Review that state’s eligibility and application rules.

  3. Follow the state’s filing and ongoing reporting instructions.

Before you begin

Check your state office’s list of employment and identity information before starting.

States administer unemployment programs. Confirm your filing location with the official office if you worked across states.