Public Frustration Grows Around The Wi Weekly Unemployment Claim

The department of workforce development secretary says the agency has completed the unemployment insurance system overhaul in major areas but funding cuts halted work on pieces of the Statistics dashboard of unemployment insurance activity from the wisconsin unemployment insurance division. Provides wisconsin initial and weekly claim data by county and statewide. Additional metrics such as adjudication, benefits paid, ui calls, and appeals are also available. A business lobbyist thursday sought to salvage a new unemployment insurance bill that has sparked opposition from some democrats and advocates for people with disabilities.

Claimants learn how to apply for unemployment benefits, file a weekly claim, understand requirements, and more. What to know apply for benefits online file your weekly claim claimant handbook Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in wisconsin last week compared with the week prior. To $395 a week starting in 2026, from $370 a week. Screenshot of the wisconsin department of workforce development unemployment insurance home page.