Q&A

Can you backdate unemployment Illinois?

Can you backdate unemployment Illinois?

If you were unable to file your claim during such week because of capacity or system limitations, you will have an opportunity to discuss backdating your claim with a representative by calling (800) 244-5631.

Can you file unemployment on 1099 in Illinois?

All individuals who received unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in 2020 will receive the 1099-G tax form. If you collected unemployment insurance last year, you will need the 1099-G form from IDES to complete your federal and state tax returns. The 1099-G form is available as of January 2021.

How long will the extra 300 unemployment last in Illinois?

IDES has confirmed that Illinois claimants will keep ALL eligible pandemic unemployment benefits, including the extra $300 weekly payment, until the current program end date which would be the week ending September 4th, 2021.

What is the current unemployment rate in Illinois?

Illinois Data Series Nov 2020 Dec 2020 Jan 2021 Apr 2021 Unemployment ( 1) ( r) 499.2 ( r) 490.9 472.9 ( p) 438.1 Unemployment Rate ( 2) ( r) 8.1 ( r) 8.0 7.7 ( p) 7.1 Nonfarm Wage and Salary Employment Total Nonfarm ( 3) 5,646.5 5,637.3 5,660.5 ( p) 5,727.0

Do you get unemployment in Illinois if you work in another state?

For the same week for which you claim Illinois benefits, you are receiving unemployment insurance benefits from another state or under a federal law such as the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. 7. For any week for which you claim benefits, you have been or will be paid or your employer is obligated to

What’s the average age of a person in Illinois?

In 2017, the median age of all people in Illinois was 38. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Illinois are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Illinois residents was 38.

What is the average household income in Illinois?

In 2018, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Illinois was DuPage County, IL with a value of $93,750, followed by Kendall County, IL and Lake County, IL, with respective values of $89,862 and $87,133. Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,663.

How many people work in the state of Illinois?

Illinois Data Series Nov 2020 Dec 2020 Jan 2021 Apr 2021 Labor Force Data Civilian Labor Force ( 1) ( r) 6,161.4 ( r) 6,150.5 6,146.4 ( p) 6,146.1 Employment ( 1) ( r) 5,662.1 ( r) 5,659.7 5,673.5 ( p) 5,708.0 Unemployment ( 1) ( r) 499.2 ( r) 490.9 472.9 ( p) 438.1

How big is the unemployment rate in Illinois?

Illinois Data Series Oct 2020 Nov 2020 Dec 2020 Jan 2021 Labor Force Data Civilian Labor Force ( 1) ( r) 6,326.5 ( r) 6,161.4 ( r) 6,150.5 6,146.4 Employment ( 1) ( r) 5,814.0 ( r) 5,662.1 ( r) 5,659.7 5,673.5 Unemployment ( 1) ( r) 512.5 ( r) 499.2 ( r) 490.9 472.9

Do you have to register with Job Link in Illinois?

Normally, an individual is required to register with Illinois Job Link to be eligible for unemployment benefits, but there are exceptions to this requirement, including where local labor market conditions indicate employment service registration would not increase the likelihood of returning to work.

Is the Illinois Department of Employment Security closed?

IDES offices are closed to the public until further notice. Click for more information. Copyright © 2020 Illinois Department of Employment Security