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Immigration and Unemployment Compensation: Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about how your immigration status may affect your unemployment benefits? This list of frequently asked questions answers many common questions about unemployment compensation and immigration status.
Mistakes and Misinformation from Employers about Unemployment Compensation
There are many misconceptions about unemployment compensation so it is important that workers know their rights and the rules around UC benefits. This Resource from Philadelphia Legal Assistance clears up some mistaken information about UC benefits.
Surviving Debt
"Surviving Debt: Expert Advice for Getting Out of Financial Trouble" is NCLC's bestselling guide for consumers. A leading resource for over 30 years, Surviving Debt provides practical advice from the nation’s consumer law experts on how to deal with crushing debt affecting millions of Americans. The 2026 edition includes a comprehensive discussion of recent major changes to student loan repayment plans and new advice on medical debt relief, including updates on Medicaid, Medicare, and marketplace coverage. This edition also introduces a chapter on natural disaster relief and a section on property tax foreclosure and heirs' property relief. Other updates include new tips on responding to debt collectors, avoiding scams, and navigating coerced debt involving abusive partners.
Unemployment Compensation (UC) Videos
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & industry has created videos to help guide you through Pennsylvania's UC process and to provide helpful information on how to navigate and complete necessary steps for UC benefits. PLEASE NOTE: The video on filing claims mentions filing claims biweekly, however since June of 2021 the biweekly process changed to a weekly process. This video has not yet been updated to reflect that change.
Unemployment Compensation (UC) Videos
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & industry has created videos to help guide you through Pennsylvania's UC process and to provide helpful information on how to navigate and complete necessary steps for UC benefits. PLEASE NOTE: The video on filing claims mentions filing claims biweekly, however since June of 2021 the biweekly process changed to a weekly process. This video has not yet been updated to reflect that change.
Immigration and Unemployment Compensation: Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about how your immigration status may affect your unemployment benefits? This list of frequently asked questions answers many common questions about unemployment compensation and immigration status.
Mistakes and Misinformation from Employers about Unemployment Compensation
There are many misconceptions about unemployment compensation so it is important that workers know their rights and the rules around UC benefits. This Resource from Philadelphia Legal Assistance clears up some mistaken information about UC benefits.
Unemployment Compensation - Philadelphia Legal Assistance
Resources and information from Philadelphia Legal Assistance for Pennsylvanians seeking unemployment compensation.
Surviving Debt
"Surviving Debt: Expert Advice for Getting Out of Financial Trouble" is NCLC's bestselling guide for consumers. A leading resource for over 30 years, Surviving Debt provides practical advice from the nation’s consumer law experts on how to deal with crushing debt affecting millions of Americans. The 2026 edition includes a comprehensive discussion of recent major changes to student loan repayment plans and new advice on medical debt relief, including updates on Medicaid, Medicare, and marketplace coverage. This edition also introduces a chapter on natural disaster relief and a section on property tax foreclosure and heirs' property relief. Other updates include new tips on responding to debt collectors, avoiding scams, and navigating coerced debt involving abusive partners.
1099G Tax Form - FAQs
The Statement for Recipients of Certain Government Payments (1099-G) tax forms are mailed by January 31st of each year for Pennsylvanians who received unemployment benefits. This tax form shows your total benefits from the Office of Unemployment Compensation for the previous year, along with any adjustments or tax withholding. Benefits paid to you are considered taxable income. You must include information from this form when filing your taxes for the applicable year.
How to file an Initial Claim for Unemployment Benefits (Video)
Need to file for unemployment benefits? This video from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Office of Unemployment Compensation provides a how-to video on filing an initial unemployment compensation claim. (Feb 1, 2024)
Unemployment Compensation (UC) Videos
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & industry has created videos to help guide you through Pennsylvania's UC process and to provide helpful information on how to navigate and complete necessary steps for UC benefits. PLEASE NOTE: The video on filing claims mentions filing claims biweekly, however since June of 2021 the biweekly process changed to a weekly process. This video has not yet been updated to reflect that change.
What's wrong with my UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIM? -- TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
This troubleshooting guide explains common issues that many claimants may experience with unemployment compensation claims and offers suggested action steps that can help speed up the process or fix the issue. [12-2022]