If you are planning to claim unemployment benefits in Pennsylvania, please make sure you have read PA unemployment claims eligibility criteria first. Once you have the details and necessary information, contact State unemployment office.
You can file your claim online or through phone. Online application is always preferred as it is less error prone and gets you quick response. To contact Pennsylvania State Unemployment Office visit their website at www.dli.state.pa.us
You will find necessary information to file you claims such as eligibility criteria, application process, appeal process etc.
If you prefer to to talk to someone live then you can contact Unemployment Compensation Services Office. Their toll free number is 1-888-313-7284. The working hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Sundays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If your Social Security number ends in an even number, call on Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday. If it ends in an odd number, call on Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
Other Important PA Unemployment Contact Information
Use the contact information below to obtain other employment related services
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Benefits and Allowances
Provides statewide policy and procedure for the adjudication and payment of unemployment claims to ensure compliance with federal standards and the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law and Regulations. Processes claim adjustments related to wage records and unemployment compensation benefit overpayments, adjudicates employer requests for relief from charges, and provides claim-specific information to unemployment compensation customers. Develops claims systems to enhance claims processing and customer service.
- General Inquieries: 717-787-3547
- Claims Information: 717-783-3140
Office of Unemployment Compensation Tax Services
- 717-787-7679
- 866-403-6163
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
- 717-787-5244
- 800-442-6351
- 800-233-3008 TTY
Pennsylvania Conservation Corps – 717-783-6385
Employment Services
- Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership – 717-787-3354
- Pennsylvania CareerLink – www.dli.state.pa.us; Keyword: “jobs”
PA CareerLink is the delivery system for employment, training, and education services in the commonwealth. Programs are coordinated and delivered locally at PA CareerLink centers throughout the state. The primary delivery mechanism for services is an Internet-based system to promote a self-service environment. In addition, staff-assisted services are available at comprehensive PA CareerLink centers across the state. PA CareerLink partner agencies are co-located, to work toward providing a seamless delivery system through an integration of systems and coordination of services for job seekers and employers.
Pennsylvania Workforce Development
Workforce professionals, employers and job seekers can find additional information at the Pennsylvania Workforce Development web site.
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