1. Key points
- Each state runs its own program, eligibility rules and benefit amounts.
- Apply with the state where you worked, as soon as possible after losing work.
- You usually must certify weekly and be able, available and looking for work.
- Quitting or being fired for misconduct can affect eligibility.
2. Finding your state
CareerOneStop, sponsored by the Department of Labor, links to every state's unemployment office.