Susan Del Percio, the Republican consultant and commentator hired last year as a special adviser by Gov. Cuomo, a Democrat, is leaving the administration.
Unemployment petitioners will be unable to submit an online application for unemployment in Maryland if within the last 18 months they: â¢ Have applied for UI coverage in a state other than Maryland. â¢ Have been employed by the federal government.
It takes about four weeks from the date you apply for benefits to know if you are eligible for benefits. We use this time to gather information on your past wages, job separation, and general eligibility. You can check your claim status online at Unemployment Benefits Services or call Tele-Serv at 800-558-8321 and select option 2. We use information from you and your last employer to determine if you qualify.