Who’s in charge of Oklahoma Unemployment Insurance Benefits?

The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) is in charge of administering the state’s unemployment insurance program.

Oklahoma Unemployment Contact

Individuals & Job Seekers

  • Unemployment Service Center: 405-525-1500
  • Employment services and in-person assistance: visit one of our local Oklahoma Works offices located throughout the state.
  • Text Telephone System (TTY/TDD):
    • Tel: 800-722-0353 To have calls relayed
    • Tel: 800-522-8506 Voice Calls

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How To Qualify for Oklahoma Unemployment Benefits

While your ultimate eligibility cannot be decided until you make a first claim, a claimant who can demonstrate proof of the following eligibility conditions is likely to be authorized for unemployment insurance payments.

  • You are currently unemployed through no fault of his own
  • You are able to work
  • You are available to accept work when offered and is registered on OKJobMatch.com
  • You have earned a minimum of $1,500 in income during the base period for review
  • You work for a covered employer who has paid unemployment insurance taxes

How Much Unemployment Benefits Will I Get in Oklahoma?

  • Base Period: First 4 of the last 5 completed quarters
  • Alt Base Period: Last 4 completed quarters
  • Duration of Benefits: 16-26 weeks
  • Weekly Payment: Min $16 to Max $539
  • Maximum Benefits Amount (1 year): $11,405

How Do I Apply for Oklahoma Unemployment Benefits?

You must create an online account and a profile on ui.ok.gov in order to apply for UI benefits in Oklahoma. Verifying your identity and submitting your Social Security number is part of the procedure.

Follow the instructions to start a Traditional Unemployment Compensation application once you’ve signed into your account. You should set about an hour to finish the entire application.

You’ll need information like your prior employer’s contact information, your job start and finish dates, and your income earned, as well as whether you were paid weekly, biweekly, or monthly.

You’ll need to send copies of your Form SF8 or SF 50, or your DD Form 214, if you worked for the federal government or were recently released from the military.

How do I Manage My Oklahoma Unemployment Benefits

Once your first claim is accepted, you’ll need to make a weekly claim for each week you want to receive benefits, which you can do using your ui.ok.gov account.

Every week, you must do at least two job searches. You must answer questions concerning your continuous availability to work, any pay you earned the previous week, and what you did to fulfill your mandatory job searches as part of each weekly claim.

How Do I Appeal an Oklahoma Unemployment Decision?

You may submit an appeal if you are dissatisfied with a decision. You can do so by submitting an appeal request in person, by letter, fax, phone, or email.

Name, Social Security number, phone number, date of determination, explanation of what you are appealing, and a thorough statement of why you disagree with the decision regarding your claim should all be included in your request.

Your letter of determination will provide the necessary contact information for submitting your request for appeal.

How Do I Report an Oklahoma Unemployment Fraud?

Investigating and prosecuting false claims helps the state of Oklahoma verify that public resources are being spent wisely and that UI benefits are being provided to those who legitimately need them.

Unfortunately, incidences of UI benefits fraud and scams aimed at taking advantage of benefit users have reached an all-time high.

If you suspect someone of defrauding the state of Oklahoma of unemployment benefits, you can report them online using the state’s online reporting form. The more information you can supply regarding the possible fraud, the more likely the inquiry will be successful.

What if I quit?

In general, you are not eligible if you leave your work freely.

If you quit for “good cause,” though, you may be able to collect. The state unemployment office determines what constitutes good reason, and you can make your case for getting benefits.

You should be entitled to a hearing if your claim is denied so that you can explain your claim. You should contact your local office because regulations and conditions differ from state to state.

Oklahoma Unemployment Phone Number and Office Locations

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Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Ada 1500 Hoppe Blvd Suite 2Ada, OK 74820 580-332-1533
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Altus 1115 North Spurgeon StreetAltus, OK 73521 580-482-3262
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Ardmore 2421 Autumn Run Suite BArdmore, OK 73401 580-223-3291
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Atoka 1301 W. Liberty RoadAtoka, OK 74525-0223 580-380-3996
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Bartlesville 210 NE Washington BlvdBartlesville, OK 74006 918-332-4800
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Chandler 722 Manvel Ave.Chandler, OK 74834-2842 405-258-2870
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Chickasha 301 South 2nd StreetChickasha, OK 73018 405-224-3310
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Duncan 1927 West Elk AvenueDuncan, OK 73533 580-255-8950
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Durant 4209 West Highway 70Durant, OK 74701 580-924-1828
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – El Reno 210 N. Choctaw Ave.El Reno, OK 73036-2679 405-295-2218
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Enid 114 S. IndependenceEnid, OK 73701 580-234-6043
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Guymon 304 NE 4thGuymon, OK 73942 580-338-8521
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Idabel 2102 SE WashingtonSuite B and CIdabel, OK 74745 580-286-6667
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Lawton 1711 SW 11th StreetLawton, OK 73501 580-357-3500
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – McAlester 1414 E Wade Watts AveMcAlester, OK 74501 918-423-6830
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – McAlester 1414 East Wade Watts AvenueMcAlester, OK 74501 918-423-6830
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Miami 121 North MainMiami, OK 74354 918-542-5561
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Muskogee 717 South 32nd StMuskogee, OK 74401 918-682-3364
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – OKC Central 5005 N Lincoln BlvdOklahoma City, OK 73105 405-426-8850
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Okmulgee 1601 S. Wood DriveOkmulgee, OK 74447-7843 918-304-3160
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Pauls Valley 522 S. ChickasawPauls Valley, OK 73075-0826 405-238-2988
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Ponca City 400 E. Central Suite 103Ponca City, OK 74601 580-765-3372
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Poteau 1507 South McKennaPoteau, OK 74953 918-647-3124
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Pryor 403 East Graham AvenuePryor, OK 74361 918-825-2582
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Sapulpa 1700 South MainSapulpa, OK 74066 918-224-9430
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Seminole 229 North 2nd StreetSeminole, OK 74868 405-382-4670
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Shawnee 2 John C Bruton BoulevardShawnee, OK 74804 405-275-7800
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Stillwater 3006 E 6th StreetStillwater, OK 74074 405-624-1450
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Tahlegquah 1295 Skills Center CircleTahlequah, OK 74464 918-456-8846
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Tusla 201 W. 5th Suite 200Tulsa, OK 74103 918-796-1200
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Wilburton 1301 W. Main Suite 122Wilburton, OK 74578 918-465-1798
Oklahoma Unemployment Office – Woodward 1117 11th StreetWoodward, OK 73801 580-256-3308
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