Division of Unemployment Insurance
Looking for information about Unemployment Insurance Claims? This section contains useful information for Employers and Claimants. Click on the Information menu on the left to reference the detailed information provided in our Employer and Claimant handbooks.
Unemployment Insurance Information Hotline:
New Castle County residents:
(302) 761-6576
Kent & Sussex County residents:
(800) 794-3032
WebBenefits
The ability to file for your weekly unemployment insurance payment is now available. File Online
Direct Deposit
The direct deposit of unemployment insurance benefits is now available. Enroll in Direct Deposit
File a New or Reopened Claim
You may choose to file your new or reopened claim for unemployment insurance benefits online instead of reporting to an unemployment insurance local office to file your claim. File Online
Repayment of Overpayments
The ability to repay your UI overpayment online is now available. Make a Payment
Unemployment Insurance Fraud Hotline
If you are aware of someone fraudulently collecting unemployment insurance benefits, please call the Unemployment Insurance Fraud Hotline at (302) 761-8397 or (302) 761-8384. More Information »
New Identification Requirements
Effective August 1, 2011, there are new identification requirements when requesting unemployment insurance program services at the division's four local offices. See the new ID requirements.
Reporting Wages When Collecting Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Wages must be reported on your weekly pay authorization form or during your weekly call to "TeleBenefits". See the requirements for reporting wages and the penalties for not doing so.
Self-Employment & Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance Benefits
If you are self-employed at the time you file an initial claim for unemployment insurance benefits or become self-employed while collecting unemployment insurance benefits, you must provide this information to the Division of Unemployment Insurance. See additional information on this subject.
Division of Unemployment Insurance Regulations
See the Document
The Top 10 Things You Should Know About Filing A Claim for Unemployment Insurance Benefits
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The Top 5 Things An Employer Should Know About the Unemployment Insurance System
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IRS Provides Free Online Filing of Federal Taxes:
The IRS has announced the availability of "IRS Free File", a free and easy way to file your federal taxes online. For more information, click on the following link: freefile.irs.gov.
My Next Move:
This new tool, which is free for all users, gives individuals several alternative ways to search for occupations. It provides an easy-to-read, one-page profile of each occupation, including essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and technologies; simplified salary and employment outlook information, as well as links to specific training and employment opportunities. For more information, click on the following link: www.mynextmove.gov.
DEMAP:
DEMAP, a program administered by the Delaware State Housing Authority, is a forgivable loan that offers Delaware homeowners assistance in preventing foreclosure by paying past due amounts plus providing up to 24 months of continuing payment assistance. For more information, click on the following link: www.destatehousing.com.