Apply for Unemployment Compensation Benefits

Authored By: Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry

The Unemployment Compensation (UC) program provides temporary income support if you lose your job through no fault of your own, or if your hours are reduced. This site from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry allows you to file an initial application or file weekly clams and reopen their existing claims for UC benefits via the Internet, telephone or video phone for individuals using American Sign Language.

Last Review and Update: Mar 17, 2026
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