How do I Claim Arizona Unemployment Benefits?

Arizona felt a major impact during the 2008 recession.

Arizona felt a major impact during the recession of 2008, and its residents continue to struggle with financial stress due to foreclosures and high unemployment rates. According to the Local Area Unemployment Statistics by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Arizona has an all-time high unemployment rate of 9.6 percent as of July 2010. The Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) aims to secure the needs of impacted families and to become more economically stable. Unemployed Arizonans can apply for unemployment insurance through the ADES website.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Internet access

Instructions

Applying For Arizona Unemployment Benefits

1. Gather all required information. This information can be found on https://www.azdes.gov/landing.aspx?id=5241 and is essential to the unemployment insurance application process. Information required includes an Arizona state ID number, prior employment information and mailing address. The initial online application is available 12:01 a.m. Sunday to 5 p.m. Friday.

2. Log onto the Arizona Department of Economic Security initial claims webpage (https://egov.azdes.gov/ders/ea/uiclaims/). There are two language options: English or Spanish. Click the one that is appropriate for you. Read the following page, which offers information on the claims process. Click proceed. You will now fill out a questionnaire that will determine your eligibility for unemployment benefits. It is important that individuals recently separated from the military file for the state that they are currently residing in. Recently separated military not residing in Arizona will make a claim in the state of residence.

3. Contact the Arizona Department of Economic Security if you have experienced any issues when filing a claim or if any questions arise. Check the digital libraries located on the Arizona Department of Economic Security website. You will find information on policies, products and services. Be aware that unemployment benefits are not guaranteed.

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Local Area Unemployment Statistics
• Arizona Department of Economic Security: Home
• Arizona Department of Economic Security: Unemployment Individual

Resources

• Valley of the Sun United Way: Feeling the Economic Crunch?
• Arizona Department of Economic Security: About Us