How to Apply for Unemployment in Tucson, Arizona

The Arizona Department of Economic Security manages the distribution of unemployment benefits to state residents. Tuscon residents must go through this state agency to apply for and receive unemployment. Arizona's unemployment benefits provide temporary help to state residents who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. Those who are fired for cause may not be eligible for benefits.

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  Collect the information you need to apply for unemployment in Arizona. This information includes your Social Security number, Arizona driver's license or ID, mailing address, your last day of employment and contact information for your employers during the last 18 months.

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  Complete the Initial Claims Online Application on the Department of Economic Security website (see Resources). This application will verify your eligibility and process your unemployment claim. Write down the confirmation number provided at the end of the application.

  If you do not have a computer, you can call the Arizona Unemployment Insurance Call Center at 877-600-2722 to apply over the phone.

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  File weekly unemployment claims. As with the initial application, you can submit your weekly claim online through the Department of Economic Security website (see Resources) or by phone at 877-766-8477. You must file your first weekly claim during the week that begins on the Sunday after you file your initial claim application.