New Martinsville WV Unemployment Career Center Office

WORKFORCE West Virginia New Martinsville
257 North State Route 2
New Martinsville, WV 26155
phn: 304-455-6184 or 304-231-1170 main office
Comprehensive One-Stop Career Centers
Services:
Referrals to job opportunities
Resume writing services
Career counseling
Training/education resources
Unemployment compensation
Labor market information

How do I qualify to get Unemployment insurance benefits in West Virginia?

To qualify for WV UI benefits you must:

  • Be unemployed through no fault of your own.
  • Have West Virginia wages during the past 12 to 18 months.
  • Have earned a minimum wage amount determined by WV guidelines.
  • Be able to work and available for work each week collecting UI benefits.
  • If you are unsure that you qualify, you should still apply.

What information do I need to provide when applying for WV Unemployment insurance benefits?

To file for WV UI benefits You may be asked to provide:

  • Your Social Security card
  • A photo ID (such as a valid driver’s license)
  • Work status if not a citizen
  • If you were in the Military: DD-214 form, the number four (4) copy
  • For Federal government: SF-8 form (separation notice)
  • For Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):  SF-8 form and SF-50 form.

How do I file my WV Unemployment Insurance benefit claim?

How much money can I get in Unemployment Insurance benefits in WV?

How do I file an appeal if I am denied UI benefits in WV?

You always have a right to file an appeal if you are denied UI benefits. Your appeal must be filed with the local office within eight (8) calendar days from the initial Deputy decisions. 

Written appeals can be mailed to:

  • Unemployment Compensation Board of Review
    1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
    Building 3, Suite 300
    Charleston, WV 25305
  • Or faxed to 304-558-1363
  • For your review status call 304-558-2636 or 800-635-0189

What services does WV have to help me find a job while on Unemployment Insurance Benefits?

WORKFORCE West Virginia has many local career centers that provides many employment services such as: 

  • Job Seeker Services
  • Referrals to job opportunities
  • Resume writing services
  • Career counseling
  • Job Fairs
  • Training/education resources
  • Unemployment compensation services
  • Labor market information
  • Veterans Services 
  • Dislocated Workers Services
  • Labor Market Information

How do I contact West Virginis Unemployment Benefit and Claims Department?

For Claims information call 1-800-252-5627
For WV Relay 711

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