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Helpful Forms and Publications

Some of the most frequently used forms and publications by employers are provided below, covering topics and specific questions that often come up when partners assist individuals or employers with IDES. If you have more specific questions, please contact us.

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Economic Growth Strong Enough to Close Temporary Unemployment Insurance Program Falling unemployment rates and steady economic growth means an extended unemployment insurance program ends this month, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) said today. The expiring federal program affects individuals who have collected benefits for more than 79 weeks. English PDF 46.81 KB
Economic Growth Strong Enough to Close Second Temporary Unemployment Insurance Program A federally funded unemployment insurance program called Emergency Unemployment Compensation Tier 4 (EUC4) will end on June 23, IDES announced today. English PDF 55.04 KB
State Employment Security Department Signs Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve IDES Director Jay Rowell today signed an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Statement of Support at the Department's Springfield headquarters. The statement reaffirms the critical role that Guard and Reserve soldiers serve in securing our nation's freedom. English PDF 93.64 KB
2012 State Experience Factor and Employers' UI Contribution (Tax) Rate (EA-50 Report) The 2012 State Experience Factor for unemployment insurance contributions is 139%. The State Experience Factor for 2011 was 123%. Employers' 2012 contribution rates are computed in accordance with the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Act ("the Act"). English PDF 921.19 KB
State Extended Benefit Program (CLI011L) The State Extended Benefits program (EB) provides unemployment benefits to eligible individuals who have exhausted their benefits. The first payable week for EB is week ending April 11, 2009 or upon exhaustion of your current benefits, whichever is later. English PDF 423.45 KB
Learn More Earn More Highlights occupations expected to provide the most job openings each year, organized by education and training requirements. English,
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Unemployment Falls in Most Metro Areas Across Illinois The May local unemployment rate fell in eight metro areas, increased in two and essentially was unchanged in two compared to last year, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Department of Labor and IDES. English PDF 54.97 KB
Governor Quinn Announces New Employment System to Help Connect Jobless with Businesses Illinois JobLink, developed by IDES, allows businesses to post job ads and individuals to post multiple resumes at no cost. English PDF 44.69 KB
Map of IDES Regions and Offices Map of IDES regions and offices. English PDF 939.97 KB
Governor Quinn Applauds Passage of Legislation to Strengthen Unemployment Insurance Program Governor Quinn today applauded the passage of bi-partisan legislation to strengthen the integrity of Illinois' unemployment insurance program. The reforms - supported by numerous groups, including the Illinois Retail Merchants Association and the Illinois AFL-CIO - are expected to save Illinois businesses more than $400 million .... English PDF 77.59 KB