The Minnesota Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program provides a temporary partial wage replacement to those Minnesota workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own. Apply online or by phone following the instructions and schedules below. After you apply, we will mail you information about how to request benefit payments.
We know you are likely fielding questions from constituents about their eligibility for benefits, the UI application, and the unemployment insurance benefits system in general. Here is some basic information that may be helpful as you advise your constituents.
Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own that meet Minnesota's eligibility requirements. Recipients must have earned sufficient base period wages. The date of application will not affect the amount of benefits you will be paid.
You can file for unemployment insurance benefits if you lose your job or if your hours are reduced.
If you lose your job or your hours are reduced, you may be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits. To qualify for benefits, you must meet certain requirements, such as being able to work and being available for work.
You will also need to have earned a certain amount of money during a set period of time. When you file your claim, you will be asked to provide information about your employment history and earnings.
You must be able and available to work.
Unemployment benefits are only available to those who are able and available to work. This means that you must be physically and mentally able to work, and you must be available for full-time work. If you are not able or available to work, you will not be eligible for unemployment benefits.
You must be looking for work.
You must be looking for work in order to receive unemployment benefits. This means that you need to search for jobs that are a match for your skills and qualifications. You also need to make contact with at least three employers each week. If you are having difficulty finding work, you may want to seek out career coaching or counseling.
You must meet certain wage and work history requirements.
In order to qualify for exemption from overtime pay, employees generally must meet certain tests regarding their job duties and be paid on a salary basis at not less than $684* per week. As of April 2022, employers in New York City will be required to list the minimum and maximum salary on all job postings, promotions or transfer offers. If an applicant's salary history does not meet the criteria set by the employer, the applicant may not be considered for the position.
While an employer may request salary history from an applicant after an offer of employment is extended, state agencies and departments may not request salary history from applicants until after an offer of employment is extended. If an applicant's salary history is not provided, the employer may not use that information to determine whether or not to extend a job offer.
Remember that whatever your age, you must have earned the required number of work credits within a certain period ending with the time your disability began in order to qualify
Your benefit amount will be based on your past earnings.
Your benefit amount will be based on your past earnings. This means that if you have been working for a number of years, your benefits will be higher than if you have only been working for a short time. Therefore, it is in your best interest to work for as many years as possible before claiming Social Security benefits.
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