How can I contact someone? Receive an email when this benefit page is updated:. Other Benefits People Viewed. Missouri Weatherization Assistance Program. Unemployment Insurance. Assistance to Torture Survivors.
Answer these questions to see if you may be eligible for this benefit. State or Territory do you live? Employed full-time Employed part-time or seasonal Under-employed working for very low wages Unemployed or about to become unemployed Retired or not seeking employment. Yes No.
What do I do next? Didn't find what you were looking for? Take our Benefit Finder questionnaire to view a list of benefits you may be eligible to receive. Start Benefit Finder. Was this page helpful? If you are unsure or have questions about how to file Missouri unemployment applications, you can visit a Missouri unemployment office. To find in-person help, visit our list of Missouri unemployment office locations. To calculate your amount, use this formula:.
Your maximum benefit amount is the most you can receive in a benefit year. It is 20 times your weekly benefit amount, or one-third of your base-period earnings, whichever is less. Missouri has created a benefits calculator that will allow you to compute an estimated amount that you might be eligible to receive if you meet all requirements.
However, your weekly benefit may be greater or less than the amount the calculator shows. To access the calculator, go here. A person who has their number of work hours reduced and corresponding pay reduced, may also be able to collect benefits under a partial claim submission. It is important to note that in Missouri the Division of Child Support Enforcement can intercept up to 50 percent of a claimant's weekly benefits if they are delinquent on their child support payments.
The DES cannot alter, remove, or add child support intercepts. Questions regarding the interception of unemployment benefits should be directed to Child Support Enforcement at If the DES determines that you are eligible to receive Missouri unemployment insurance benefits, you can expect to see your first payment within 18 to 22 days after you file your initial claim. It is important to note that benefits will not always be paid on the same day each week and you will receive no notices from the DES when benefits are paid.
The DES offers Missouri unemployment benefit recipients two ways to collect their unemployment benefits:. Direct Deposit — Your unemployment benefits are deposited directly into your checking or savings account.
If you choose this method, you must check with your banking institution to find out exactly when funds will be made available to you after they are deposited. Missouri Access Mastercard — This option allows recipients to receive your benefits on a prepaid debit card that is mailed to you within two weeks after filing your initial claim.
Payments made to the debit card are normally available after pm on the date the payment is made, if those payments are made Monday through Friday. For payments made on Saturday, the funds are usually available after pm on Monday.
You can check your debit card balance and transaction history by logging on th your UInteract account or by calling Missouri Access at You are allowed one free call per week and you are charged 50 cents per call after that. One of the key requirements for continuing to collect unemployment benefits is that you must look for work while drawing benefits.
The DES will give you the minimum amount of employers you must contact while drawing benefits, and you must keep a record of the employers you contact each week. This is because the state reserves the right to verify and audit your job search activities at any time.
Failure to keep accurate and complete records could result in a denial of benefits. The state provides a form for you to record your search activities. It can be accessed here. The state maintains a job matching website through the Missouri Division of Workforce Development that will help job seekers by providing a variety of online and in-person services.
In some years, the Missouri unemployment rate is higher than normal, making it difficult for job seekers to find new work. In these situations, the state may approve Missouri unemployment extensions, though this happens on a case-by-case basis. If you are approved, the Missouri unemployment department may provide you with up to 20 additional weeks of benefits. If you are close to the end of your benefits and unsure about job hunting or what to do next to continue getting Missouri unemployment, contact an unemployment representative to determine your next move.
There are several reasons why you could be denied benefits, ranging from quitting your job, being fired for misconduct or not earning enough wages in your base period, to failing to accept a suitable job offer or not meeting minimum requirements for conducting an active job search. This will explain the reason s why you were denied benefits and will give you the information you need to file an appeal.
You will have 30 days to file an appeal and the deadline for filing will be stated in the Notice. To file an actual appeal, you can submit a written and signed statement, complete an appeal form MODES online, or pick up a form at a Missouri Job Center. While your request is under appeal, you should continue to file weekly requests for benefits.
If your appeal is approved, you will only be paid for those weeks that you filed a request. Your employer has the right to also file an appeal if they disagree with the determination. You will be notified if this happens. Appeal hearings are usually conducted by phone, but you do have the right to have an appeal hearing in person if you so choose. Results are issued by an Appeals Tribunal referee. You can apply for an appeal using an Application for Review form.
After the Labor Commission reaches a decision, it becomes final 10 days after it is issued. For general and overview information on Missouri unemployment insurance, go here. You can also call a Missouri unemployment phone number for additional assistance:. UInteract - uinteract. Sunday through p. For more information on the unemployment process, including current eligibility requirements and benefits amounts, visit the website of the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
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The attorney listings on this site are paid attorney advertising. In some states, the information on this website may be considered a lawyer referral service. Please reference the Terms of Use and the Supplemental Terms for specific information related to your state. Grow Your Legal Practice. Meet the Editors. Collecting Unemployment Benefits in Missouri. Learn the rules for unemployment eligibility, benefit amounts, and more in Missouri. Eligibility Requirements for Missouri Unemployment Benefits The Division of Employment Security of the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations handles unemployment compensation and decides whether claimants are eligible for benefits.
You must meet the following three eligibility requirements in order to collect unemployment benefits in Missouri: You must be unemployed through no fault of your own, as defined by Missouri law. You must have earned at least a minimum amount in wages before you were unemployed.
You must be able and available to work, and you must be actively seeking employment. Collecting Unemployment After a Layoff If you were laid off, lost your job in a reduction-in-force RIF , or got "downsized" for economic reasons, you will meet this requirement. Collecting Unemployment After Being Fired If you were fired because you lacked the skills to perform the job or simply weren't a good fit, you won't necessarily be barred from receiving benefits.
Collecting Unemployment After Quitting You won't be eligible for unemployment benefits if you quit your job voluntarily, without good cause related to your job or to your employer. You must also meet either of the following requirements: Your total wages in the base period were 1. How to File a Claim for Unemployment Benefits in Missouri You may file your claim for unemployment benefits in Missouri electronically or by phone.
How to Appeal a Denial of Unemployment Benefits in Missouri If your unemployment claim is denied , you have 30 days to appeal the decision to the Appeals Tribunal. Talk to a Lawyer Need a lawyer? Start here. Practice Area Please select
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