Eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits cannot be determined until you actually file an initial claim. If you are unemployed, file your claim as soon as possible, as your eligibility begins the week in which you file your claim. Your claim becomes effective the Sunday of the week during which you apply for benefits.

You can file via the Internet at mdunemployment.com or by telephone using one of the telephone numbers listed on the Unemployment Insurance Home Page under "Claim Center Telephone Numbers."

In addition, you must be unemployed through no fault of your own, be able to work, available for work, looking for full-time work, and willing to accept a job for which you are qualified.

http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/claimfaq.shtml#issues

How do I file for unemployment benefits?

YOU CANNOT FILE OVER THE INTERNET IF:  

You do not live in Maryland (unless wages earned during the past 18 months were from a work location within Maryland).

You have not earned wages from a worksite in Maryland during the last 18 months.

You worked for the Federal Government in the last 18 months.

You have worked for more than 3 employers in the last 18 months.

You have filed for unemployment insurance in another state in the last 18 months.

If you cannot use this system, contact a Claim Center by Telephone. 

YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO FILE ONLINE:

Your Social Security Number and mailing address.

A telephone number where you can be reached.

The name, birth date and Social Security Number of all dependents under age 16.

If you are not a citizen, proof of your alien status.

The business name, address, and dates of employment for all employers within the last 18 months. A copy of your W-2 form may be helpful.

If you seek work through a union, the hiring hall number is required.

If you were in the military within the last 18 months, your DD214, Member 4. 

https://secure-2.dllr.state.md.us/NetClaims/Welcome.aspx

Unemployment Office Contact Information

Agency Contacts and Directory of Services

Agriculture Employers and Worker Services   Merlin Williams   (301) 393-8218           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Dislocated Worker Unit            Scott Wallace   (410) 767-2833           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Employer Unemployment Insurance Contributions         Employer Assistance     (410) 767-2412             This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Federal Bonding Program         Constance Parker         (410) 767-2018           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Foreign Labor Certification       David Ghee      (410) 767-2080           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Job Fairs          General Information      (410) 767-2830           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Labor and Industry       General Information      (410) 767-2236           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Labor Market Information        General Information      (410) 767-2251           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

One-Stop Career Centers         General Information      (410) 767-2173           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Opportunities at DLLR             General Information      (410) 230-6317           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Re-Entry Services         Constance Parker         (410) 767-2018           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Tax Credits      Belinda Duncan            (410) 767-2047           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Trade Act         Scott Wallace   (410) 767-2833           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Unemployment Insurance Benefits         Inquiry and Correspondence     (410) 767-3246           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Veteran Services          Ray Staten        (410) 767-2015           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Wage and Hour Information      General Information      (410) 767-2357           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

WIA Adult Youth Services       Valerie Myers   (410) 767-2825           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

WIA Complaints          General Information      (410) 767-2173           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Workforce Services for Employers       General Information      (410) 767-2173           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Wages

State-Funded Construction Projects      General Information      (410) 767-2365           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Wage and Hour Information      General Information      (410) 767-2357           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Work Permits for Minors          General Information      (410) 767-2228           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Other DLLR Services

Administration (Office of the Secretary)             Maria Simms    (410) 230-6001           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Communications and Media Relations   Dori Berman     (410) 230-6012           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Director of Legislative Services             Jay Hutchins     (410) 230-6009           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Americans with Disabilities Act             Jennifer Dashiell Reed   (410) 230-6329           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Fair Practices   Jennifer Dashiell Reed   (410) 230-6329           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Minority Business Enterprise     General Information      (410) 230-6328           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Human Resources         Colette Colclough         (410) 230-6315           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Webmaster       Michele Williams          (410) 767-6866           This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

http://www.dllr.state.md.us/contactinfo/