Unemployment Resources
Navigating the CARES Act
The Visit Baltimore team is closely monitoring the many impacts of COVID-19 and is committed to assisting the community and our partners in hospitality during this challenging time. We recognize that widespread closures due to the virus have posed numerous challenges for local businesses, including employee layoffs.
Please utilize the below resources for unemployment assistance and navigating the CARES Act:
Unemployment Health Services
Maryland Unemployment Insurance Program:
- General Information about the Unemployment Insurance Program
- To file a UI claim online
- To file a claim by telephone number
- Claimant Most Frequently Asked Questions – Unemployment Insurance
Mayor’s Office of Employment Development
To find other supportive employment Services:
- Food, Medical, Energy Assistance, Disability and or Child Support – My DHR Benefits
- Baltimore City Housing Authority
- Homeless Shelter Directory
- Legal Services – Maryland Legal Aid
- 211 Helpline
- COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund
U.S. Department of Labor’s Announcement on New Guidance on Unemployment Insurance Flexibilities During COVID-19 Outbreak