About Unemployment Insurance

Unemployment Insurance Fact Sheet
State financial benefits program for most unemployed workers.

Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees
Federal unemployment program for federal civilian employees.

Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers
Federal unemployment program for ex-service members.

Extended Benefits
Federal/State program for states with high unemployment.

Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Special programs for individuals in disaster areas declared by the President.

Trade Readjustment Allowances
Federal program for workers unemployed because of U.S. trade policies.

Self Employment Assistance
Special voluntary state programs in a few states for workers starting a business

Short-Time Compensation
Voluntary state programs that provides employers an alternative to layoffs when business is slow.

Unemployment Insurance Tax
Information about state and Federal UI tax topics