Logging In to Your Vermont Unemployment Claim
Where to log in to your Vermont unemployment claim, file weekly or biweekly certifications, check payment status, and get help.
Short answer: The Vermont Department of Labor's Claimant e-Services is where you establish initial claims, file weekly claims, re-open prior claims and more. Vermont Department of Labor, Unemployment Insurance
| Logging in and filing weekly claims | The Vermont Department of Labor's Claimant e-Services is where you establish initial claims, file weekly claims, re-open prior claims and more. You can also file your weekly claim by automated phone at 1-800-983-2300 (Sunday 12:00 a.m.-11:59 p.m.; Monday-Friday 5:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.). Claimant Assistance: 1-877-214-3332 (Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.). Claimant e-Services: https://labor.ui.vermont.gov/UI/Claimant |
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| How to apply | Open a claim online through Claimant e-Services (using a myVermont login) or call the Initial Claims line at 877-214-3330. Then file a weekly claim certification online for each Sunday-to-Saturday week, starting the Sunday after you first contact the department. If you miss a week or worked full-time, you must reopen your claim first. Late claims are not backdated. |
| Work search requirements | Unless the department excuses you, make and report at least three job contacts every week you file. Valid contacts include submitting an application or resume for an open job you are qualified for and willing to take. Phone calls, browsing the internet, posting a resume online, and applying for the same job twice within five weeks do not count. You must register with Vermont Job Link, keep records of your contacts, and expect random checks. |
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FAQ
Where do I log in to my unemployment claim in Vermont?
The Vermont Department of Labor's Claimant e-Services is where you establish initial claims, file weekly claims, re-open prior claims and more. You can also file your weekly claim by automated phone at 1-800-983-2300 (Sunday 12:00 a.m.-11:59 p.m.; Monday-Friday 5:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.). Claimant Assistance: 1-877-214-3332 (Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.).
How do I apply for unemployment in Vermont?
Open a claim online through Claimant e-Services (using a myVermont login) or call the Initial Claims line at 877-214-3330. Then file a weekly claim certification online for each Sunday-to-Saturday week, starting the Sunday after you first contact the department. If you miss a week or worked full-time, you must reopen your claim first. Late claims are not backdated.
What are the work search requirements for unemployment in Vermont?
Unless the department excuses you, make and report at least three job contacts every week you file. Valid contacts include submitting an application or resume for an open job you are qualified for and willing to take. Phone calls, browsing the internet, posting a resume online, and applying for the same job twice within five weeks do not count. You must register with Vermont Job Link, keep records of your contacts, and expect random checks.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.