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Emergency Unemployment Compensation - EUC

Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) is a federally funded extension of unemployment benefits which began July 6, 2008.   The number of weeks of benefits available under the program was expanded with a bill signed into law on November 21, 2008. (see press release)

The first week payable under the first extension is the week ending July 12, 2008.  The first week payable under the second extension is the week ending November 29, 2008.

To be eligible for EUC benefits you must:

• Have an unemployment claim that began on or after May 7, 2006; and
• Have base period wages in the base period of this claim that is equal to at least 40 times your regular benefit rate; and
• Exhausted your regular benefits or your benefit year has ended and you are not eligible for new claim in any state; and
• Be unemployed or working reduced hours; and
• Be able and available for work and looking for work.

You may apply for Emergency Unemployment Compensation at ucclaim-wi.org, or by calling toll-free 800-822-5246 during the following times:
Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Claims specialists will be available to provide assistance by phone during extended business hours:
Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to noon.

Applications for unemployment benefits are processed free of charge in accordance with state and federal laws, policies and procedures. It may take a few weeks to determine your eligibility, but filing your claim now will begin the process.