Apply for unemployment benefits
About unemployment benefits
If you are a Square Payroll employee and recently lost your job, were laid off, furloughed, or had your hours reduced, you may be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits through your state agency.
Each state operates their own unemployment benefit program and eligibility requirements vary per state. Filing online is often the fastest option but many states also offer the option to file by phone or in person. Learn more about your state’s unemployment benefits in Square Payroll state tax resources.
The Unemployment Benefits Finder, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, has a directory of state unemployment offices and information on benefits, eligibility and how to file a claim.
Before you begin
Each state requires different documentation to file an unemployment insurance claim. Square Payroll employees with online account access can find most of this information on their Square Payroll Employee Dashboard or Square Team App.
We recommend collecting this information before filing your claim as some state websites may not allow you to save your information or navigate backwards in the application flow. In most states, you need the following information:
Social Security number (or alien registration number, if you are not a U.S. citizen)
Complete mailing address and zip code
Email address
Phone number
Driver’s license or Motor Vehicle ID card number (some states)
Name, address, and phone number from your recent employer (most states request this information from the past 18 months)
Dates of employment and reason for separation from your recent employer (most states request this information from the past 18 months)
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) of your most recent employer (EIN is on your Form W-2)
Recent paystubs and other wage records, such as the Form W-2
Download tax information and file for unemployment
Sign in to your Square Payroll employee dashboard.
Find the documentation required in your Square Payroll account.
Go to Pay stubs and Tax Forms to find your employment information.
File your claim with your state unemployment office.