Alaska unemployment benefits
Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development
Before you start
Claim Center staff are available Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. You need a myAlaska account to file online.
Forms & ways to get help
Alaska UI initial claim (online)Website · opens in a new tab
start an unemployment claim
Questions or help
Fairbanks UI Claim CenterCall · 907-451-2871Toll-free claim help · underserved broadband areas onlyCall · 888-252-2557About this service
Use myAlaska to file, reopen or manage an unemployment claim. Contact a claim center for help with an application. The State determines eligibility.