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Each week you claim unemployment benefits, you need to look for work unless we tell you otherwise. You need to complete three approved job search activities and keep a detailed record. You need to do these activities within the claim week. You cannot carry them over from week to week.
Watch this 4-minute video about the job search requirements:
You can also go to the job search requirements page to learn about approved activities and how to track them. Examples include:
- Applying for a job that fits your skills and qualifications.
- Interviewing for a job.
- Participating in reemployment services at your local WorkSource office.
- Watching a video on a job search topic, such as how to write a cover letter.
You can use our form or any that works for you. Make sure your log includes all the details outlined on our form. Please write or type clearly.
Be ready for job search log review
We may ask for your job search log at any time, even after you have stopped filing your weekly claims. Keep these records for at least 30 days after the end of your benefit year or 30 days after you stop receiving benefits, whichever is later
We might deny your benefits for any week you do not meet job search requirements. If you were already paid for those weeks, you may have to pay us back.
Go to job search requirements to find examples of when we waive the job search requirements. If we waive your job search requirements, we will send you a confirmation letter with waiver dates and the date when you need to restart job search requirements.
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