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    Unemployment Claimants

    Unemployment claimants are people who lost their jobs and are asking the government for money while they try to find new jobs.

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    Using the UC System

    The system is easy-to-use and designed to simplify and speed up the claims process. Unemployment claimants have access to more information and self-serve options that reduce the need to contact the UC customer service center. 

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    Benefit Guide

    The Unemployment Compensation (UC) program gives qualified claimants money for a designated amount of time following loss of a job, or if a person is working fewer hours than usual.

    When you apply for benefits, they'll check everything. Make sure to give correct and honest information. Making false claims can lead to fines, jail time, or other punishments.

    Explore the UC Benefit Guide

    Overpayments of Benefits

    Benefits you received to which you were not entitled are known as overpayments. Depending on the situation, these overpayments are divided into two groups: those which are your fault and those which are not.

    Overpayment of UC Benefits