Members-Only COVID-19 Resources
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State Information
This page was last updated on Friday February 5, 2021 at 1:54pm
As a result of the spread of COVID-19, state agencies handling unemployment insurance are faced with a new set of extraordinary challenges including implementation of new federal programs and an unprecedented volume of claims.
This web page highlights information provided by states on how they are dealing with unemployment insurance issues related to the impact of COVID-19 on their daily operations. The tabs above link to other useful resources from the public and private sectors.
The three links below (Center for Disease Control and Prevention-CDC, Johns Hopkins-JH and World Health Organization-WHO) contain the most accurate and up-to-date information about the virus.
- CDC is responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak
- Johns Hopkins: COVID-19 Global Map
- World Health Organization coronavirus outbreak
State Information
- Alabama
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- Employer Charges for COVID-19 Related Claims Waived: Employers Urged to File Claims on Behalf of Employees
- Coronavirus and Unemployment Insurance FAQs
- Release detailing changes to UC for coronavirus (see FAQs above)
- DOL COVID-19 Resource Page
- Alabama Career Center Locations will Close to Public - Going to Virtual Services
- Alaska
- Arkansas
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- Common Questions and Answers for Employers Regarding the Unemployment Insurance Program and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Common Questions and Answers for Workers Regarding the Unemployment Insurance Program and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Notice to Individuals Inquiring About the Availability of Unemployment Insurance Benefits As A Result of the COVID19 Pandemic
- Arizona
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- DES Announces Expansion of Shared Work Program to Support Employers, Employees
- Resources for Job Seekers and Employers
- UI Information Fact Sheet
- COVID-19 and Unemployment Insurance Benefits Arizona Department of Economic Security Questions and Answers
- COVID-19 Information - links to UI and includes form to submit with COVID-19 questions
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
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- Department of Labor COVID-19 Response Center
- The Delaware Department of Labor Expands Unemployment Benefits to Workers Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic
- The Delaware Department of Labor Offices will remain open, but we are suspending public access to all of our office buildings until further notice.
- Unemployment Benefits Expanded to Workers Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic - includes information about office closures
- Division of Unemployment Insurance Frequently Regarding the Potential Impact of the Coronavirus
- District of Columbia
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- Bowser Administration Announces UI Benefit Flexibilities with the Passage of COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020
- DC Expands Unemployment Insurance Protections to Address COVID-19
- Update on DOES Operating Status during COVID-19 emergency
- Website for COVID-19
- District of Columbia Stimulus Payment
- Florida
- Georgia
- Guam
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
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- Indiana Unemployment Information including links
- DWD to host statewide unemployment insurance webinars for Hoosiers impacted by COVID
- COVID-19 Resource Guide for Hoosiers Looking for Assistance
- Governor announces more steps to slow spread of COVID-19; includes information on DWD offices
- Governor's Order - Helping Hoosiers During COVID-19
- UPDATED: DWD COVID-19 Information
- Indiana UI FAQ for COVID-19
- Iowa
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- Press Release on Lost Wages Assistance Program Payments
- IWD announces Guidance on Unemployment Benefits: Iowans Who Refuse to Return to Work Without Good Reason When Recalled Will Lose Eligibility to Unemployment Benefits
- Gov. Reynolds announces unemployment insurance tax extension to assist small businesses
- UI Tax Extension to Small Businesses
- Updates and Resources about COVID-19
- Governor Reynolds announces assistance for employees and employers affected by COVID-19 related layoffs
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
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- ENACTED: State of Emergency and Catastrophic Health Emergency - Prohibits an employer from terminating an employee solely on the basis that the employee has been required to be isolated or quarantined
- Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning - includes information about local office services/availability
- State employee travel out of state suspended
- Unemployment Insurance information for claimants, including COVID-19 FAQ
- COVID-19 FAQ for UI
- Massachusetts
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- ENACTED: An Act authorizing waiver of the one week waiting period for unemployment benefits
- Status of AJCs
- Information on Unemployment and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Guidance & directives for businesses and employers - includes information about unemployment
- Learn about Massachusetts COVID-19 Workforce Measures
- Michigan
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- Criminals attempting to illegally obtain benefits using stolen and falsified data
- State website for Coronavirus information - info for residents/communities, health care professionals, childcare and school administrators, employers and workers
- Governor Whitmer Expands Unemployment Benefits for Michigan Workers
- Executive Order Temporary Expansions of Unemployment Eligibility and Cost-sharing
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
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- COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Information for New Jersey Businesses
- All One-Stop Career Center Offices Closed through March 30
- In-Person Unemployment Services at One-Stops Suspended Due to COVID-19. Online benefit filing.
- Dept of Labor Benefits and the Coronavirus: What you should know
- COVID-19 Scenarios & Benefits Available (English)
- COVID-19 Scenarios & Benefits Available (Spanish)
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
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- Governor issues executive order to stay home
- WorkSource Oregon centers are making social distancing health recommendation adjustments to provide services to individuals and businesses during the COVID-19 crisis while protecting customers, employees and the public.
- Sick days 101: What the law says for workers and employers
- COVID-19 Coronavirus Supplemental Resource Guide for Employees
- Scenarios & Benefits Available
- Related Business Layoffs, Closures, and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
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- CARES Act Benefits and Implementation
- Warning Against Unemployment Scams
- Unemployment Insurance Eligibility Requirements Loosened
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What does it mean for employers?
- Employers: Use SIDES for fast, secure online unemployment filing
- Labor Department Accepting Unemployment Claims from Workers Affected by COVID-19
- Governor release on statewide effort to prepare for COVID-19
- COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 Reemployment Assistance Eligibility Determinations
- Labor Department Accepting Unemployment Claims from School Employees Affected by COVID-19 Closures
- Reemployment Assistance Customer Service Center Remains Open
- Tennessee
- Texas
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- Helping Texans Access UI System: Implementing Staggered Access Based on Area Code
- Chat Bot Launched for UI Claims
- Employers: Enrolling in Shared Work Program Provides an Alternative to Layoffs During COVID-19
- TVC Coronavirus Customer Service Policy (JVSG grant recipient in Texas)
- COVID-19 Resources Employers
- COVID-19 Resources Job Seekers
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Utah
- Vermont
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- CAREER RESOURCE CENTERS CLOSED TO PUBLIC, STILL OFFERING VIRTUAL SERVICES
- PRESS RELEASE: DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES ELECTRONIC OPTION, STAFF INCREASES FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - includes information about local offices
- Expanding Unemployment Insurance Benefits in Response to COVID-19
- COVID-19 FAQ
- Vermont Unemployment Insurance Homepage
- Vermont Short Term Supplemental Benefit
- Virginia
- Washington
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- Employment Security Department Home page with links to resources
- Message from Commissioner LeVine on Demand for Agency's Services
- WorkSource career centers temporarily converting to all-virtual services
- Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs)
- Inslee announces support for workers and businesses impacted by COVID-19
- ESD COVID-19 Response: including link to emergency rules for unemployment insurance
- Employment Security Department COVID-19 Information
- Scenarios and benefits chart
- Resource list for businesses & workers impacted by COVID-19
- PASSED: WA HB 2965 - Concerning the State's Response to the Novel Coronavirus
- PASSED: WA HB 2739 - AN ACT Relating to Adjusting Certain Requirements of the Shared Leave Program and Declaring an Emergency
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
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- Unemployment COVID-19 Public Information
- COVID-19 Which Unemployment Program is for You?
- DWD Launches New Links in Spanish and Hmong Related DWD COVID-19 Information
- Employment & Training COVID-19 Public Information - job center status
- Emergency Order to the Department of Workforce Development Regarding Unemployment Insurance
- How to File for Benefits Online: Employees & Employers
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Offices Temporarily Close and Providing Virtual Services
- Department of Workforce Development Information for the Public including Unemployment and Employment and Training
- Department of Workforce Development Information for Partners including employers regarding unemployment insurance
- Wyoming
Travel Restrictions
Multiple states have implemented outbound and/or inbound travel restrictions for state staff and visitors to state agencies. These states include:
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Guam
- Hawaii
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Does your state have more information to post here? Contact COVID@naswa.org