What is the waiting week for unemployment benefits?

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The waiting week for unemployment benefits is the first week of your claim, during which you do not receive any benefits. This waiting period is a requirement by the state law, and it serves as a time for applicants to adjust to their job loss and actively search for new employment opportunities. While you must still file your claim during the waiting week, no benefits will be paid to you for that period. Subsequent weeks, after the waiting week, are considered payable weeks, provided all eligibility requirements are met. It is important to note that even though you do not receive benefits during the waiting week, you are still required to complete all necessary paperwork and fulfill any required job search activities.
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Answered May 3, 2024

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