How to File a Wisconsin Unemployment Claim Online
It is unfortunate that you are unemployed, but hopefully a temporary situation. The good news is Wisconsin has a website to file your claim, whether you are going to be unemployed indefinitely or even just for one week at a time. Here are some helpful ways to file online and get your money sooner.
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Instructions
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Open up your Internet browser and go to:
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Click continue on the page to start your claim. You will be given a choice between have a pin and need a pin. If this is your first time, you will click need a pin. If not click I have a pin and enter the code when prompted on the screen.
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Enter your Social Security number and choose a pin that you will remember in the boxes on the screen.
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Click file my claim and certify as needed. Make sure your information is correct before you file your Wisconsin unemployment claim.
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Wait until you receive confirmation in the mail. You can also enter your banking information online to receive your unemployment via direct deposit right into your checking or savings account. And you may even get a little bonus cash for saving the state of Wisconsin some money on postage.
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Tips & Warnings
Answer any questions that come up for job search. If you are laid off with a definite recall date, the job search is waived and greyed out and you will see this on the right side of your screen.
