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  • unemployment 2 300x225 Claiming For Weekly Benefits: What Questions Will You Be Asked and How To Answer Correctly

    Learn what questions you will be asked by Illinois' Deparment of Employment Security Tele-Serve benefits claim service.

    The Illinois Department of Employment Security requires all unemployed workers to certify their weekly benefits online or over the phone. Our previous article explained how you can access the online certification site or call Illinois’ Tele-Serve certification. This article will provide more detail on this important step so you don’ t miss out on your unemployment benefits.

    job hunt 200x300 How to Claim Weeks of Benefits or Certify for Benefits

    Tele-Serve and Online Benefits Certification makes claiming for your benefit weeks easy so you can spend your time on more important things, like looking for a job.

    Once you have filed your unemployment benefits claim you have an extra step to overcome before receiving you unemployment benefits. The Illinois Department of Employment Security allows you to certify your benefits online or by telephone. You chose what is most convenient to you.

    Certifying for Benefits.

    Certifying for benefits is a requirement to receive unemployment benefits. The purpose of certifying for benefits is to keep your claim active and to confirm you are still searching for employment and qualify for unemployment benefits.