Welfare Info

Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance

Wisconsin

What is Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance?

Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own who meet Wisconsin's eligibility requirements.

Administration

Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance is administered by Wisconsin.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must a resident of Wisconsin and meet all of the following:

  • Unemployed, and
  • Worked in Wisconsin during the past 12 months (this period may be longer in some cases), and
  • Earned a minimum amount of wages determined by Wisconsin guidelines, and
  • Actively seeking work each week you are collecting benefits.

Contact Info

(414) 435-7069

How to Apply

Apply for Unemployment

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