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Job & Career: Unemployment Resources

This guide provides an overview of library resources that can help with career exploration and job seeking. Use the tabs at the top to learn about each topic, and please reach out to us if you have questions or would like additional information.

Unemployment Resources

This page is a great place to start to find links to resources that will help you to navigate the Unemployment Compensation System. 

Please note that because unemployment claims require the disclosure of private information and require the claimant to understand and affirm eligibility under Pennsylvania UC law, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh staff are limited in the assistance they can provide in this area. 

CLP staff CAN offer: 

  • Free computer access
  • Help using the computer and navigating the online forms to fill out the application
  • Help finding instructions and other information needed to fill out the application
  • Help learning how to fill out an online form
  • Help finding and making an appointment with a community partner that helps in this area

CLP staff CANNOT: 

  • Fill out the application
  • Submit the application
  • Give any advice about a specific claim or situation or interpret in any way laws and policies related to Unemployment Compensation
  • See or type any personal information such as social security numbers or bank account information

Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation System

If you are completing the process online, this is the website where you will register for an account, log in, apply for unemployment compensation benefits, and file claims and certifications.

Identity Verification and Multi-Factor Authentication

To use the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation System in order to submit claims, you will need to verify your identity and set up security measures for your account. 

Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Eligibility

The links listed here will help you determine whether you are eligible for unemployment compensation benefits, and will help you troubleshoot issues with your unemployment compensation claim.

Applying for Unemployment Compensation Benefits and Filing Claims

Once you have registered for an account with the PA Unemployment Compensation System and have verified your identity, you are now ready to apply for unemployment compensation benefits. This section will assist you with filing a claim for benefits.

Requirements After Filing an Unemployment Compensation Claim

Once you have filed a claim for unemployment compensation benefits, you will need to file a certification each week and you will be required to demonstrate that you are actively searching for employment. This section contains links that will assist you with these tasks.

Additional Video Tutorial Resources

You will find listed here links to videos that will assist you with the unemployment compensation process.