1The base period is the four quarters of earnings that are used to determine how much unemployment you qualify for. The four quarters used are the first four of the last five completed quarters.
2An interstate claim is a claim that is based on wages that were earned in a state which is different from your current state of residence.
3A combined-wage claim is a claim that is based on wages earned in two or more states during the base period.
4For unemployment insurance purposes, the calendar week is Sunday through Saturday.
5The personal eligibility requirements are: unemployed through no fault of your own, able to work, available for work, and actively seeking full time work
6WIA (Workforce Investment Act) establishes re-employment programs for youth, unskilled adults, economically disadvantaged individuals and other individuals facing serious barriers to employment.
7A special program for workers who have lost their job due to increased imports. For more information please contact your local Job Service Office.
8The area where you live and normally look for work.
9If it is determined that you made a false statement or you withheld information in order to obtain unemployment benefits, that false statement or withheld information is material.
10The base period is the time frame that we look at your wages to determine how much unemployment you qualify for.