What do I do if my unemployment benefits in Arizona are denied?
If you are disqualified/denied benefits, you have the right to file an appeal. You must file your appeal within an established time frame. Your employer may also appeal a determination if he/she does not agree with the determination regarding your eligibility.
How much will my weekly unemployment benefit amount be in Arizona?
Your weekly Unemployment Insurance Benefit Amount (WBA) is calculated on wages you earned from employers who paid Unemployment Tax to the State of Arizona. The WBA is 4% of the wages paid in the highest quarter of your base period. The current maximum WBA is $240.
Are there wage requirements associated with my eligibility for unemployment benefits in Arizona?
See full answerWhether you receive Unemployment Insurance benefits and how much you’re entitled to each week depends on how much you earned during your base period. All states have similar wage requirements which are determined by the laws in each state. To qualify for benefits in Arizona, you must have worked for an employer who paid unemployment tax and you must have earned:
- At least 390 times the Arizona minimum wage in your highest earning quarter and the total of the other three quarters must equal at least one half of the amount in your high quarter. For example, if you made $5000 in your highest quarter you need to have earned a total of $2500 within the remaining three quarters combined,
- Or at least $7000 in total wages in at least two quarters of the base period, with wages in one quarter equal to $5987.50 or more.
Am I eligible for unemployment benefits in Arizona if I’ve also worked in another state?
If you have Arizona wages and also worked in another state, or currently reside in Arizona and have earnings from employers in two or more other states (within the base period), you may choose to combine these wages to establish monetary eligibility. If you were employed in more than one state at any time during the current base period, you may have the option of:
- Filing a claim against any state in which you were employed using only the wages from that state, or
- Filing a claim against any state in which you were employed, using the wages from all states in which you earned wages.
What should I do if I received notice that I am not eligible for unemployment benefits in California?
You have the right to file an appeal if you do not agree with all or part of our decision. For more information, visit Unemployment Insurance Appeals.
Am I eligible for unemployment benefits in California if I am taking care of a seriously ill family member?
If you are caring for a family member or bonding with a new child, you can file a claim with California’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) program. Caring for a new child includes the birth of a child, adoption, or foster care placement.Note: You cannot receive PFL benefits for the same period of time you receive UI or Disability Insurance benefits.
Will I be eligible for unemployment benefits in California I just quit my job?
If you quit your job, we will conduct a phone interview with you and your employer about two weeks after your file your claim to determine if you are eligible for UI benefits.If you quit your job, you must show that there was good cause for leaving, and that you made all reasonable attempts to keep your job (such as requested a leave of absence or transfer).Note: Good cause can include unsafe working conditions, a medical doctor’s advice, or protecting yourself or your child from domestic violence.
Will I be eligible for unemployment benefits in California if I was fired from my job?
If you were fired from your job, we will conduct a phone interview with you and your employer approximately two weeks after you file your claim to determine if you are eligible for UI benefits.
Where are the unemployment offices located in Arizona?
Make a Payment Online. You can use the DES Online Payment System to make a payment.
What is the phone number for AZ unemployment?
What You Need to File for Unemployment Benefits
What are the requirements for unemployment in Arizona?
– You must be unemployed through no fault of your own, as defined by Arizona law. – You must have earned at least a minimum amount in wages during a certain period of time before you were unemployed. – You must be able and available to work, and you must be actively seeking employment.
Are Az unemployment offices open?
DES is open for business, but we have made some changes to enhance safety and efficiency in our offices in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In alignment with Governor Ducey’s Executive Order, DES programs are considered essential government functions and services.The citizens of Arizona rely on DES for vital health, financial, and nutrition services and our services will be available to