How Do I Claim Unemployment Benefits with the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce?

If you live in South Carolina and require unemployment benefits, this article could help you.

You have recently become unemployed and are considering applying for unemployment benefits from the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce. Although, you're unsure of how the process works. Fortunately, you can file a claim easily online or over the phone.

Find out how.

Applying Online:

Navigate To The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce Website:

Once you have found the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce website homepage, hover over the Individuals tab in the navigation bar to prompt a drop-down menu to appear. From the menu, select the Apply For Benefits Option.

You will then be transferred to a new page. On this page, click the The Claims Process hyperlink, which is under the Resources tab. The next step is to click on the MyBenefits Portal link.

Log In Or Create Your Account:

You need an account registered to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce to make an unemployment benefits claim.

If you already have an account, enter your username and password, verify that you are human, and click the Login button. Alternatively, if you have forgotten your username or password, follow the Username/Password hyperlink to reset your details.

If you don't have an account, register before claiming unemployment benefits. You can do so by selecting the Register Now hyperlink. Follow the instructions and create your account, then log in.

Gather Your Information:

Once you have logged into your account, you can start making your claim. To make your claim, you need the following information to hand:

• Your Social Security Number
• The details of any employment in the last 18 months, including business names, addresses, and phone numbers
• Your salary for each employer during the last 18-months
• Your Alien Registration Number for non-U.S. citizens

Once you have gathered all the necessary information, you can proceed to make your claim.

Start Filing Your Online Claim:

Once you have logged into the MyBenefits Portal, click on the File A New Unemployment Insurance Claim hyperlink. Next, read through the privacy information provided before clicking the next button.

Once you have read all the necessary information, complete the Eligibility, Employment, Employer, Separation, Other Separation, and Work Search sections. After filling in your information, use the Summary tab to check you have entered everything correctly, and click the Next button.

Click the Continue button from the bottom of the next page to file your claim.

Make A Claim Over The Phone:

If you would prefer to apply for unemployment benefits from the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce over the phone, you can do so by calling the customer service team.

You can find the contact details for the customer service representatives on either the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce or GetHuman websites.

If This Doesn't Work:

If, after following these steps, you still can't apply for unemployment benefits, contact the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce customer service team. You can find the contact details on the GetHuman website.

Company Name: South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce