Even Wisconsin Unemployment Offices Shutting the Door

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 9:05 AM

MADISON, Wis. -- Unemployed people looking for assistance won't be able to get any help Friday when Wisconsin's unemployment call centers are closed as part of mandated furloughs.

The Department of Workforce Development says the closure Friday is one of eight required furlough days all state workers must take this year.

New claims can be filed and existing claims can be updated over the Internet. Claims can also be filed using the automated phone line, but operators will not be available to assist on Friday.

Four of the eight furlough days this year are the same for most state workers and the other four vary based on state agency.

Last Friday the Department of Motor Vehicles closed its offices due to furloughs.

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