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Record numbers of Delaware residents have filed for unemployment or will soon file, as thousands have seen their work evaporate amid the coronavirus pandemic.

In the First State, more than 10,000 people filed for unemployment in the week ending March 21, as more than 3 million people filed nationwide. The State Labor Department said it has paid about 65% of those claims as of March 29. It has not released more recent numbers.

With unemployment benefits and processes shifting at the state and national levels, as officials craft ways to alleviate the burden of temporary layoffs and quarantine, below is an up-to-date guide to filing for unemployment in Delaware.

Measures put in place in response to the coronavirus outbreak specifically are in place until the state of emergency is lifted unless otherwise noted.

If my place of work is still open but I have to miss work because I am or someone I care for is affected by COVID-19, can I receive paid leave? How?

In this situation, most workers can receive two weeks of paid sick leave at two-thirds of their regular rate of pay or their full rate of pay mandated by the newly passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

Employees are eligible for full pay if they are quarantined and/or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and seeking medical attention. You can receive two-thirds pay if you are unable to work because you need to care for someone subject to quarantine or you need to care for a child whose school or child care provider is closed due to COVID-19.

Those employed for at least 30 days can also receive up to an additional 10 weeks of leave at two-thirds pay to care for a child whose school or child care provider is closed due to COVID-19.

Employees should provide their employer a notice of leave to begin receiving paid sick leave. Employers may require employees to follow a set of notice procedures to continue receiving paid sick time.

Small businesses with fewer than 50 employees may qualify for exemption from the requirement to provide leave due to school closings or child care unavailability if the leave requirements would jeopardize the viability of the business.

More information about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act can be viewed here.

I've fully lost my job or I've been furloughed. How do I file for unemployment benefits in Delaware?

The best way to file is online at ui.delawareworks.com. Calls can be made to the Division of Unemployment Insurance at (302) 761-8446 but are discouraged due to the current "overwhelming call volume."

The Delaware Department of Labor Offices are closed to the public. Questions regarding unemployment claims can be sent to uiclaims@delaware.gov.

Before filing a claim online, you will need to prepare the following information:

Your Social Security number

The names, addresses and phone numbers of your employers during the last 18 months.

A state-issued driver's license or state motor vehicle agency-issued identification card.

Reason for the loss of your job.

If you are not a U.S. citizen, you will need your alien registration number and registration card expiration date.

If your employer has given you an expected day to return to work you should provide that as a recall date. If it is unclear when or if you will return to work do not provide a recall date.

A full list of the questions you should be prepared to answer is available here.

How do I know if I'm eligible?

The best way to find out is to file a claim (it's free). The general rule is that unemployment benefits are made available to individuals who are unemployed through no fault of their own.

New rules announced in March expanded eligibility to those who lost work due to the coronavirus outbreak. Here is who's eligible for benefits under the new rules:

Workers who are out of a job because their employer has temporarily shut down operations because of the governor's state of emergency declaration.

Workers who have to self-quarantine because of coronavirus.

Parents or guardians who have been forced to quit their jobs or take unpaid leave to care for children due to Delaware's emergency school closures.

Workers who have been forced to quit or take unpaid leave to care for a loved one who has contracted coronavirus.

Workers who fall ill and are unable to work as well as part-time workers may also be eligible.

If I live in a state different from the state I work in, where should I file?

You should file in the state you work.

When should I file for unemployment benefits?

You must wait until your first day of unemployment to file.

After I've filed, how do I receive my benefits?

You can receive benefits by either direct deposit or debit card (you'll be asked your preference when you apply). There is no longer a one-week waiting period in Delaware so benefits will be paid soon after your claim is approved.

The State Labor Department said it aims to pay out benefits within 7-14 days of filing.

You must request your benefits each week that you are unemployed, starting with the first week after you open your claim. You can do this online using "WebBenefits" at iu.delawareworks.com or by phone using TeleBenefits.

As I'm receiving unemployment benefits, do I have to search for a new job?

Delaware is waiving work search requirements during the state of emergency for those filing claims as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

How much money will I receive?

You can receive anywhere from $20 to $400 from the state of Delaware. The amount is based on the wages you earned during four of the last five quarters before filing.

If you worked full time during the four quarters, your benefit will be a little more than half your gross weekly wage up to $400.

As part of the federal government's $2 trillion-plus stimulus package, federal benefits have also been expanded under the Relief for Workers Act. Employees who are eligible for unemployment benefits under state law will temporarily receive an additional $600 per week.

In addition, some people who are not eligible for state unemployment benefits such as self-employed workers and gig economy workers can receive the $600 per week and participate in other assistance programs.

Combined, Delawareans can receive up to $1,000.

How do I receive the expanded unemployment benefits from the stimulus package?

As noted above, as part of the federal government's $2 trillion-plus stimulus package, many people can receive an additional $600 per week.

A full list of who is covered by the new legislation is available here.

Claims are made the same way as they are for state benefits.

Employees who were previously denied unemployment benefits because they failed to meet eligibility requirements may now be eligible for benefits dating back to Jan. 27.

How long will the $600 payments last?

The payments will last up to four months, until July 31.

When will payments from the expanded program be made?

State agencies can make the normal payment and the additional $600 payment simultaneously or separately. Both payments are to be made on a weekly basis.

Regular unemployment benefits recipients will begin receiving the $600 payments the week of April 5.

The State Labor Department is working with the federal government on how to make the payments to those not typically covered but fulfill the national requirements, and how to implement new programs under the national legislation. The agency did not provide an estimate for when payments will be made.

What about those stimulus checks? How large will they be?

Most adults will get $1,200, although some will get less depending on their income. For every qualifying child age 16 or under, parents will receive an additional $500.

You can't get a payment if someone claims you as a dependent, even if you're an adult. That largely eliminates college students from the pool.

It will be a one-time payment.

To determine how much you will receive check out Delaware Online's calculator.

Do I need to apply to receive a payment?

No. The payments will be made using information the Internal Revenue Service has from your 2018 or 2019 tax returns.

When will I see the money?

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has said he expects most people to get their payments by April 17.

Answers to more frequently asked questions regarding the stimulus package can be found here.

Contact Brandon Holveck at bholveck@delawareonline.com. Follow on Twitter @holveck_brandon.