Confirm you are unemployed through no fault of your own
Gather your Social Security number, driver’s license or state ID, work history for the last 18 months, and bank account information for direct deposit
Create or log in to your account on the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development unemployment portal
File your initial claim online as soon as you become unemployed
Provide accurate personal information, employment history, and reason for separation from each employer
Submit any required identity verification documents if requested
File weekly or biweekly continued claims as required to keep benefits active
Report all earnings, job search activities, and any work refusals when filing weekly claims
Register for work with Wisconsin Job Service if required
Respond promptly to any requests for additional information from the Department of Workforce Development
Check your claim status and payment information regularly in your online account
Appeal any denial or reduction of benefits within the deadline listed on your determination notice