Filing for Unemployment Insurance

Per U.S. Department of Labor, to receive unemployment insurance benefits, you need to file a claim with the unemployment insurance program in the state where you worked. Depending on the state, claims may be filed in person, by telephone, or online. Here is where to file in the tri-state area:

• Virginia Employment Commission: Apply for Unemployment Insurance. Instructions on how to file, click here.
• District of Columbia
• Maryland
  

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