State offices will be closed Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

State offices will be closed Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Unemployment weekly claims filed on January 18 through 20 will be processed the evening of Tuesday, January 21. Due to the holiday and your financial institution's schedule, payments may take slightly longer than usual to appear in your account.

ReEmployME will undergo maintenance onThursday, 01-23-2025

ReEmployME will undergo scheduled maintenance on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Unemployment online accounts, filing, and the automated phone filing system will be unavailable during this time. Please plan accordingly.

1099G Tax Form FAQ Information

Click on either of the links below to download the document.

USPS in-person ID Validation for Unemployment Benefits Now Available

People who need to verify their identity for unemployment benefit purposes can now do so at over 200 Maine post offices across the state.

More info: https://www.maine.gov/labor/news_events/article.shtml?id=13122025-


Unemployment Insurance

The Bureau of Unemployment Compensation contributes to economic stability by providing temporary employer-funded benefits to eligible individuals while they seek re-employment. We operate an accessible, integrity-driven program in a timely and accurate manner.