Unemployment Insurance: Administered by the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation
The Unemployment Insurance (UI) program pays benefits to workers who have lost their job through no fault of their own and meet the program’s eligibility requirements. The unemployment insurance program is funded primarily through state and federal payroll taxes paid by employers. These temporary benefit payments allow unemployed workers to allocate a reasonable amount of time to search for gainful employment.
In the State of Maryland, you may be eligible for up to 26 weeks of benefits at a set amount ranging from a minimum of $50 to a maximum of $430 per week. The amount you are eligible to receive is determined by the wages you have earned during the base period of the claim.
Contact information: Phone: (800) 827-4839 TTY Website: dluiinquirystaff-dllr@maryland.gov
Unemployment Insurance Resources:
Filing Information: http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.shtml
All Claim Centers take claims by telephone only, every Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. ET to 2:00 p.m. ET. Please file your claim in the claim center located closest to your home.
UI Claim Center | Phone Number to File a Claim | Areas Served |
Baltimore Metro South | 410-368-5300 1-877-293-4125 (toll free in MD only) | Baltimore City Anne Arundel County Howard County |
College Park Claim Center | 301-313-8000 | Calvert County |
Cumberland Claim Center | 301-723-2000 | Allegany County |
Salisbury Claim Center | 410-334-6800 | Caroline County |
Towson Claim Center | 410-853-1600 | Baltimore County |
Benefits handbook: This publication provides detailed instructions on how to apply to unemployment insurance benefits: learn about eligibility requirements, and what to expect from the program.
http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/clmtguide/uiclmtpamphlet.pdf
Unemployment Insurance Appeals
Applicants found ineligible for unemployment insurance have a right to appeal this decision. In the appeal process claimants have the opportunity to present their case to be determined if they are eligible to receive unemployment insurance benefits.
Board of Appeals Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
https://www.dllr.state.md.us/uiappeals/apboard.shtml
Filing an Appeal:
An appeal must be filed in writing and must be filed by mail, fax or in person within 15 calendar days from the date the determination was mailed. The address to file your appeal is:
Appeals Division
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Room 505
Baltimore, MD 21201
Telephone: 410-767-2421
Fax: 410-225-9781
The last date to file an appeal as well as the address to which the appeal should be directed is printed on both monetary and non-monetary determinations. Your name must be legibly printed, and your signature must be included on the request for appeal. Appeals cannot be filed by E-mail.