Logging In to Your Wisconsin Unemployment Claim
Where to log in to your Wisconsin unemployment claim, file weekly or biweekly certifications, check payment status, and get help.
Short answer: The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Claimant Portal at my.unemployment.wisconsin.gov is where you file weekly claims, check claim status, view or print payment history, check eligibility issues or appeals, and view or print determinations. Wisconsin DWD, Hours of Operation, Claimant Online Services and Contact Information
| Logging in and filing weekly claims | The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Claimant Portal at my.unemployment.wisconsin.gov is where you file weekly claims, check claim status, view or print payment history, check eligibility issues or appeals, and view or print determinations. Online weekly filing is available Sunday 9 a.m.-midnight, 24 hours Monday-Friday, and Saturday midnight-3 p.m. For help using online services, or if you can't go online, call (414) 435-7069 or toll-free (844) 910-3661. |
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| How to apply | Apply online through DWD's Claimant Portal at dwd.wisconsin.gov/uiben/apply. Help is available at (414) 435-7069 or toll-free (844) 910-3661. After you apply, file a weekly claim certification for each week, reporting wages in the week you earned them along with any other income. |
| Work search requirements | Perform at least four valid work search actions each week, document them on your weekly claim certification, and keep proof for one year. You must also register for work with the Job Center of Wisconsin, including completing and activating a resume, within 14 days of completing your initial claim. If you miss that deadline, you can be denied benefits for the weeks before you register. |
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FAQ
Where do I log in to my unemployment claim in Wisconsin?
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Claimant Portal at my.unemployment.wisconsin.gov is where you file weekly claims, check claim status, view or print payment history, check eligibility issues or appeals, and view or print determinations. Online weekly filing is available Sunday 9 a.m.-midnight, 24 hours Monday-Friday, and Saturday midnight-3 p.m. For help using online services, or if you can't go online, call (414) 435-7069 or toll-free (844) 910-3661.
How do I apply for unemployment in Wisconsin?
Apply online through DWD's Claimant Portal at dwd.wisconsin.gov/uiben/apply. Help is available at (414) 435-7069 or toll-free (844) 910-3661. After you apply, file a weekly claim certification for each week, reporting wages in the week you earned them along with any other income.
What are the work search requirements for unemployment in Wisconsin?
Perform at least four valid work search actions each week, document them on your weekly claim certification, and keep proof for one year. You must also register for work with the Job Center of Wisconsin, including completing and activating a resume, within 14 days of completing your initial claim. If you miss that deadline, you can be denied benefits for the weeks before you register.
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