Unemployment compensation is a form of temporary financial assistance provided to unemployed workers. It is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. To be eligible for unemployment compensation in Pennsylvania, you must meet certain criteria, including:
- You must be unemployed through no fault of your own.
- You must have earned enough wages in the base period (the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters).
- You must be able and available to work.
- You must be actively seeking work.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply for unemployment compensation online, by phone, or in person at your local unemployment office. You will need to provide the following information: