FileForUnemployment.net is your direct link to the Vermont Department of Labor programs. You can file for
Vermont unemployment insurance benefits
, find job placement and referrals, find employment and training programs, get career and labor market information, and more! Filing for your unemployment benefits online is faster and more convenient than any other method. You may never have to travel to an unemployment office. In addition, all residents of Vermont who
file for unemployment benefits online will be automatically enrolled in the Unemployment Survival Guide which includes expert advice to help you manage your finances, reduce your expenses, and generate income (a $35 value).
To get started, simply create an account with the form to the right. You will then be directed to the Vermont Department of Labor page. Thereafter, you will receive your confirmation and link via email to gain access to the Unemployment Survival Guide's exclusive content, savings and budget calculators, and unemployment resources.
The Claimant Portal allows you to:
- file your weekly claims or re-open an existing claim.
- enroll or update direct deposit information
- view various information about your benefits, including your weekly benefit amount, remaining balance, when your most recent check was issued, the amount of the check, return to work date (if applicable) and 1099 tax information.
