How do you certify for unemployment in Illinois over the phone?

How do you certify for unemployment in Illinois over the phone?

You may also certify by Tele-Serve at (312) 338-4337 (3:00am – 7:30pm, Monday – Friday).

What happens if I miss my certification date for Illinois unemployment?

You will be assigned a certification day: either Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. If you miss your regular certification day, you can certify on Thursday or Friday. Or, you can certify the week after. Instructions will be sent to you after you apply for benefits, with the details for how you should certify.

How do I contact ides on the phone?

Contact IDES

1. Unemployment insurance claim questions: (800) 244-5631.
2. Complaints/allegations regarding unemployment insurance fraud: (800) 814-0513. If you are a victim of fraud, click here.
3. MyTax Illinois/Employer Hotline questions: (800) 247-4984.
4. Illinois Job Link questions: (877) 342-7533.

How do I know if my unemployment was approved in Illinois?

After you’ve submitted an application, you’ll get a letter in the mail telling you if you’ve been approved, how much you’re eligible to receive, a debit card (unless you opted for direct deposit) and a certification date. Don’t forget to certify.

Will Illinois extend unemployment benefits after September 2021?

IDES has confirmed that Illinois claimants will keep ALL eligible pandemic unemployment benefits, including the extra $300 weekly payment, until the current program end date which would be the week ending September 4th, 2021.

How long does Ides take to call back?

This week, IDES spokesperson Rebecca Cisco said the agency’s callback queue has dropped by 60% over the last two months. Callback wait times now average one week—two weeks at the most, she said.

What is the phone number for Illinois unemployment office?

Illinois Unemployment Offices. One of the starting points in this unemployment research is to obtain and call the Illinois Unemployment Phone Number at 1-888-337-7234 . This is the Illinois Tele-Serv phone number. If you are hearing impaired or deaf, Illinois unemployment has a phone number for TDD users at 1-800-662-3943.

How do you contact unemployment?

The best way to reach the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is by phone. Our main Call Center can be reached at (877) 626-6800 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Multilingual call agents are available. Other UI phone numbers that may be helpful:

How do you apply for unemployment benefits in Illinois?

Apply in Person. Visit your local Illinois Department of Employment Security office or an Illinois Work Net Center to file for unemployment benefits in person. To find a location near you, use the Illinois Department of Employment Security website: benefits.ides.illinois.gov/File4UI/Benefits/.

What is the Illinois unemployment rate?

The national unemployment rate is 6.1% Compared to April of 2020 Illinois’ unemployment rate was 16.5% and the nationwide unemployment rate was 14.8%. Illinois ranks 41st for the lowest unemployment rate in the nation.