What Information Can You Provide on Maine Unemployment Benefits?

Answer:
Individuals who lose their jobs for reasons other than

those of their own doing may be eligible for Maine unemployment benefits. Those who become unemployed should apply for benefits immediately, as benefits may not be made retroactive to time periods prior to the week in which the claim is filed.

The information you will need to apply for Maine unemployment benefits includes: your social security number (or alien registration number, if applicable) and specific information about your employment history for the last 18 months. You will be required to provide the name, address, and phone number for each employer; the dates you worked for each company; and the titles of the jobs you held at each place.

If you are approved to receive Maine unemployment benefits, the amount of money you receive will vary up to a maximum of $331 per week, plus a small allowance for dependents. The weekly amount beneficiaries are eligible for is based on average earnings during two quarters of the base period prior to becoming unemployed.

For more information about Maine unemployment benefits, see http://www.maine.gov/labor/unemployment/benefits.html .