Forms and Publications for Individuals
Some of the most common IDES forms & publications for individuals are shown below:
| Title |
Description |
Languages |
Format |
File Size |
| I Filed My Claim - What Happens Now? |
Information about what happens during the three weeks following the filing of an Unemployment Insurance Claim. |
English,
I Filed My Claim - What Happens Now? Spanish |
 |
419.14 KB |
| Tele-Serve: Certify for Unemployment Benefits by Phone (CLI113L) |
This brochure provides information about certifying for benefits over the phone. Once an Unemployment Insurance claim is filed, a claimant must then "certify" their eligibility every two weeks. Tele-Serve makes it easy. |
English,
Tele-Serve: Certify for Unemployment Benefits by Phone (CLI113L) Spanish |
|
1.23 MB |
| Unemployment Insurance Benefits Handbook (CLI105L) |
This handbook provides information about protecting U.I. benefits. Mistakes in filing claims can delay payment of benefits. Many unemployed workers lose their benefits for a week or more because they do not follow the instructions provided in this booklet. |
English,
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Handbook (CLI105L) Spanish |
|
413.07 KB |
| Work Search Record - Claimant (ADJ034F) |
This form may be used to record work search efforts. Be sure that all requested information is provided. Failure to do so may result in a denial of benefits. |
English |
|
494.73 KB |
| What Every Worker Should Know about Unemployment Insurance (CLI111L) |
When workers are laid off for a period of seven days or more or are separated from the payroll for any reason, employers are required to provide them with a copy of this publication. |
English,
What Every Worker Should Know about Unemployment Insurance (CLI111L) Spanish |
|
229.69 KB |
| Chase Debit MasterCard Information and FAQ |
Instruction on how to activate and use the Unemployment Insurance debit card. |
English,
Chase Debit MasterCard Information and FAQ Spanish |
|
253.54 KB |
| Benefit Rights Information (CLI100L) |
Information about Unemployment Insurance Benefit Rights (BRI). The (BRI) includes important information about benefit rights and responsibilities, confidentiality, waiting week, and the interview process. |
English,
Benefit Rights Information (CLI100L) Spanish |
|
229.82 KB |
| Illinois JobLink.com: The Right Job Is Just a Few Clicks Away |
Illinois JobLink is an web-based job search tool that features current job openings. Illinois JobLink searches for open jobs by Job category. Both statewide and nationwide job banks are included. |
English,
Benefit Rights Information (CLI100L) Spanish |
|
904.81 KB |
| Illinois Unemployment Insurance Law Handbook (CLI107L) |
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) developed the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Law Handbook in response to a need for a single, comprehensive, and updated publication. |
English |
|
6.53 MB |
