3. How is the decision made?

If you meet the basic guidelines, DUA will notify all your employers from the last 15 months. The most recent employer must respond within 10 days. If the employer checks “layoff” on the form, UI benefits start after a one-week waiting period. If any employer during your last eight weeks of work protests your claim, DUA will contact both the employee and employer and then a claims adjuster will make a decision on the claim, generally within 30 days.