Here are some common questions about Missouri unemployment benefits.
How do I apply for unemployment benefits in Missouri?
To apply for unemployment benefits in Missouri, you first need to register on the Missouri DES UInteract website. Once there, you create an account with your personal details, including your Social Security Number. Follow the prompts to file your initial claim, providing information about your past employment. Learn more.
How to qualify for unemployment in Missouri?
You must meet all the Missouri unemployment eligibility requirements before you can collect unemployment compensation. You must be unemployed through no fault of your own, which means you may not be eligible for benefits if you were fired or quit without good cause. Other eligibility requirements include your work history and past income, and you must show that you are able to work and are actively seeking new employment. Learn more about qualifying for Missouri unemployment.
What is the phone number for the Missouri unemployment office?
Claim Center phone support available Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Central Time. For help with your Missouri unemployment claim, call the Regional Claims Center nearest you.
How much is Missouri unemployment?
Your weekly benefit amount is calculated by taking the average of your two highest earning quarters during the base period, and then multiplying that by 4%. In Missouri, the maximum payment you can receive is $320. The minimum amount you can receive is $35.
Your maximum benefit amount (MBA) is the most you can receive in your benefit year. It is 20 times your WBA or one-third of your total base period wages, whichever is less. When calculating, your quarterly earnings are limited to 26 times your WBA. Learn how to calculate Missouri unemployment benefits.
What if I am denied benefits?
If you are denied unemployment benefits in Missouri, you have the right to file an appeal. You must submit a formal request for reconsideration within 30 days of the date of the denial notice. Learn more about appeals.
Should I continue to file weekly claims during the appeals process?
Yes. If you are in the middle of an appeal, keep filing your weekly claims. You won’t get paid for any week that you don’t file a claim. If you continue filing and win your appeal, you will receive back pay for all the previous weeks.
What are the Missouri job search requirements?
To remain eligible for Missouri UI, you must perform at least three work search activities each week. Examples of an approved work search activity include applying for a job, uploading your resume, visiting a job fair, attending a job interview, or participating in job training.
Where can I find a Missouri Job Center?
Find a Missouri Job Center near you. There are over 40 Missouri Job Centers throughout the state.
These Career Centers provide a variety of services to job seekers and employers, including career guidance, job search assistance, workforce development programs, and job training opportunities.
How long will my benefits last?
You can collect Missouri unemployment for up to 20 weeks. On rare occasions, there can be an unemployment extension due to a high rate of unemployment. Learn more.
Can I quit a job and still get unemployment in Missouri?
If you voluntarily quit your job without good cause related to the work, you may not be eligible for unemployment benefits in Missouri. However, there are certain exceptions, such as leaving due to unsafe working conditions or a significant change in your job duties. Each situation is reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Missouri Division of Employment Security.
What do I do if someone I know is fraudulently receiving Missouri unemployment benefits?
If you suspect someone is committing Missouri unemployment fraud, you should report it to the Missouri Division of Employment Security. You can do this anonymously, and the information you provide will be kept confidential. Include as much detail as possible to help with the investigation. Learn more.
Is Missouri unemployment compensation taxable?
Yes, unemployment benefits received in Missouri are subject to both federal and state income taxes. You can log in to your UInteract account and choose to have taxes withheld from your benefits. You are responsible for paying taxes on your benefits. A 1099-G form will be mailed to you at the end of the year.
Can I work part-time and receive benefits?
Yes, you may receive some UI benefits for a week if you work less than full time. You must continue to look for and be able to work full time. You must report your gross wages (wages before deductions) earned each week and not just take home pay.
The benefits paid when working less than full time will be reduced: Take your weekly wages, subtract $20 or 20 percent of your weekly benefit amount (WBA), whichever is greater. That amount is your deduction, which will be subtracted from your WBA and rounded down to an even dollar amount.
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