I filed for unemployment about 2 weeks ago – no response yet.

Q) I filed for unemployment about 2 weeks ago I HAVE heard nothing how long does it take to see if I will get benefits? what is a phone number Ican call for a status update…

A) It can take several weeks to process a claim for unemployment benefits. The exact amount of time will vary depending on your state’s unemployment agency and the volume of claims they are processing.

You can call your state’s unemployment agency to check on the status of your claim. The phone number for your state’s unemployment agency can be found online or by searching for “unemployment agency” in your state.

Here are some tips for following up on your unemployment claim:

• Be patient. It can take several weeks to process a claim for unemployment benefits.
• Be persistent. If you don’t hear back from your state’s unemployment agency after a few weeks, you should call them to check on the status of your claim.
• Be organized. Keep track of all of the paperwork you have submitted to your state’s unemployment agency. This will make it easier to follow up on your claim.
• Be polite. When you call your state’s unemployment agency, be polite and patient with the representative you speak to. They are there to help you, and they are likely dealing with a lot of calls from people who are in the same situation as you.

The time it takes to receive a determination on your unemployment claim can vary depending on the state in which you reside and the circumstances of your claim. Typically, it can take a few weeks for the unemployment office to process your claim and make a determination. However, during periods of high unemployment, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic, it may take longer to receive a determination due to the high volume of claims.

To check the status of your claim, you should contact your state’s unemployment office. The contact information for your state’s unemployment office can usually be found on their website or by conducting an online search. You can also try calling the toll-free number provided by the unemployment office for general inquiries or to check the status of your claim. Keep in mind that wait times to speak to a representative may be longer than usual due to high call volumes.