How do I file for unemployment benefits in Indiana?

Q: How do I file for unemployment benefits in Indiana?

Indiana unemployment is administered by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) under Ind. Code § 22-4-1-1 et seq. 1. How and When to File - File online at uplink.in.gov through the Uplink claimant self-service system. - File the first week of unemployment. - The waiting week was eliminated in 2020 . 2. Weekly Benefit Amount - Range: $50 to $390 per week (2025). - Calculated as 47% of average weekly wage with formula adjustments. - Maximum 26 weeks of regular benefits. 3. Eligibility Requirements (Ind. Code § 22-4-14) - Total base-period wages of at least $4,200 . - At least $2,500 in last 2 quarters of base period. - Total wages of at least 1.5× high-quarter wages. - Lost work through no fault of your own — not discharged for just cause (§ 22-4-15-1) or voluntary quit without good cause connected with work. - Be physically and mentally able to work, available, and actively seeking work . 4. Work Search Requirement - Must complete at least 1 verified work search activity per week (lower than most states). - Must register at IndianaCareerConnect within 21 days. - Keep a detailed log. 5. Certifying for Benefits - File a weekly voucher through Uplink. - Earnings up to 20% of WBA are disregarded. 6. Appeals - Appeal a denial within 10 days of the determination notice. - Hearings are conducted by ALJs of the DWD. This is legal information, not legal advice.

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Indiana unemployment is administered by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) under Ind. Code § 22-4-1-1 et seq.

1. How and When to File

File online at uplink.in.gov through the Uplink claimant self-service system.

File the first week of unemployment.

The waiting week was eliminated in 2020.

2. Weekly Benefit Amount

Range: $50 to $390 per week (2025).

Calculated as 47% of average weekly wage with formula adjustments.

Maximum 26 weeks of regular benefits.

3. Eligibility Requirements (Ind. Code § 22-4-14)

Total base-period wages of at least $4,200.

At least $2,500 in last 2 quarters of base period.

Total wages of at least 1.5× high-quarter wages.

Lost work through no fault of your own — not discharged for just cause (§ 22-4-15-1) or voluntary quit without good cause connected with work.

Be physically and mentally able to work, available, and actively seeking work.

4. Work Search Requirement

Must complete at least 1 verified work search activity per week (lower than most states).

Must register at IndianaCareerConnect within 21 days.

Keep a detailed log.

5. Certifying for Benefits

File a weekly voucher through Uplink.

Earnings up to 20% of WBA are disregarded.

6. Appeals

Appeal a denial within 10 days of the determination notice.

Hearings are conducted by ALJs of the DWD.

This is legal information, not legal advice.