How Do I Claim Weekly Benefits?

Other Maine Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: How Do I Qualify For Unemployment Insurance Benefits?
  A: You must first establish monetary eligibility. This means that you must have adequate wages in your base period to establish eligibility. The base period is the first … More
• Q: What Is The Weekly Benefit Amount?
  A: The amount you earn determines the amount of unemployment benefits you can collect. In other words, the more you earn, the more you can collect. Your weekly benefit … More
• Q: Can I File A Claim Outside Of Maine?
  A: Yes, You can file a claim by telephone from any other state. The number to call from out of state is (207) 753­2800. If you live in Canada, you should contact … More
• Q: How Long Will It Take To Get My First Unemployment Check?
  A: The first valid week is a Waiting Period week and no check is payable for that week. It will take approximately 2­3 weeks from the date you first file a new claim … More
• Q: How Will Earnings Affect My Benefits?
  A: You must report all earnings from all jobs for the week the work was performed even if you were not paid that week. Your first $25.00 will not affect your … More
• Q: What Can I Do If I Am Denied Unemployment Benefits?
  A: You have the right to appeal the denial of benefits to the Office of Administrative Hearings. You must file your appeal within 15 calendar days of the mailing date of … More
• Q: When And Where Will My Hearing Occur?
  A: The Notice of Appeals Hearing will notify you of the date, time, and location of the hearing about 10 to 7 days before it is to occur. If your hearing is to take … More
• Q: Do I Need To Be Represented By An Attorney?
  A: You have the right to hire an attorney to represent you at your hearing. However, most parties do not have an attorney or other representation at their appeal. The … More
• Q: What Can I Expect To Happen After The Hearing?
  A: You will receive a written decision, by mail, from the Hearing Officer approximately 10 days after the hearing. This decision will either affirm, modify, or set aside … More
• Q: What Can I Do If I Disagree With The Decision Of The Hearing Officer?
  A: If you do not agree with the decision of the Hearing Officer in your case, you can appeal that decision to the Unemployment Insurance Commission. The Commission may … More