Pa.'s unemployment hotline expands

HARRISBURG, Pa. - December 11, 2008 - State officials say the changes announced Thursday should help claims get processed faster.

The toll-free hot line is 888-313-7284.

Call-in hours are now 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Previously, the hot line stopped taking calls at 4:45 p.m.

Temporary employees will begin working next week and a new call center is opening later this month.

Call volumes are highest on Mondays and Tuesdays, and in the morning hours.

Claims also can be filed online or by mail.

CLICK HERE to file a claim online.

CLICK HERE to download a form to mail in.

CLICK HERE for phone numbers to Unemployment Claims Service Centers by region.

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