How do I answer unemployment questions in Minnesota?

You can find answers to questions about unemployment insurance:

1. Online at www.uimn.org – click Employers & Agents. Log in to your account to view information.
2. By phone using the automated phone (IVR) option. Call 651-296-6141 to speak to a customer service representative, from the main menu, press 4.

Has MN unemployment been extended?

Congress has extended the PEUC program several times since then. The week of August 29 through September 4, 2021 will be the last week for which you can be paid PEUC benefits. You will be able to request payment for that week on or after September 5, 2021.

Is Minnesota giving the extra $300 for unemployment?

Minnesota’s unemployment system pays people half their former weekly wages, up to $740. With the $300 supplemental payment, the maximum a person on unemployment in Minnesota would be making is $1,040, or $26 an hour for a 40-hour workweek.

How long do you have to work to qualify for unemployment in MN?

12 months
Who is eligible for Minnesota Unemployment Insurance? To be eligible for this benefit program, you must a resident of Minnesota and meet all of the following: Unemployed, and. Worked in Minnesota during the past 12 months (this period may be longer in some cases), and.

How do I request unemployment payments?

You can request benefit payments online or by phone:

1. Online: 24 hours a day using Unemployment Benefits Services at ui.texasworkforce.org. Select Request a Payment. You will need a User ID and password.
2. Phone: Tele-Serv, our automated telephone system, at 800-558-8321. Select Option 1.

Can I file for unemployment if I’m a dependent?

Dependents can usually receive unemployment insurance (UI) benefits, provided they meet the caveats that state unemployment agencies require of anyone filing.

How is unemployment calculated?

To estimate how much you might be eligible to receive, add together the gross wages in the two highest quarters during that period, divide by 2, and then multiply by 0.0385 to get your weekly benefit amount.

How long does the extra $300 in unemployment last?

The $300 federal benefits will continue through Sept. 6, 2021. Though the way Congress is printing money for COVID-19 relief, another extension is not out of the question.

Where can I find the uimn Information Handbook?

As a result, it may take longer than usual to reach a customer service representative if you have a question. Please read this handbook thoroughly and visit us online at www.uimn.org for updates and the latest information on any extended or supplemental benefit programs.

Is the UI rate in Minnesota the same as in 2020?

Due to ongoing challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minnesota Legislature recently passed a special law to “carry over” 2020 UI experience rates into 2021. Your 2021 UI “experience rate” or “new employer rate” will be calculated the same as it was in 2020.

How does Congress reimburse states for UI costs?

Through the CARES Act, Congress has agreed to partially reimburse states for a portion of UI benefit costs. Applying these reimbursements is technically very complicated. This work must be completed before we can relieve benefit charges under state law.