how long does it take for an unemployment claim to be approved.

by Amber
(Virginia)

how long does it take for a claim to be approved.



It used to be that at most unemployment claims would be determined in 4-6 weeks and that would be rare if someone had to wait that long, but given how busy unemployment departments are now .. it may take longer, but it shouldn't because that would not be conforming to the federal guidelines which each state must try to perform to.

How is your state performing when it comes to unemployment benefits?

Each state is subject to performance criteria for administering the mandated unemployment insurance program by the federal government.