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What is UI? What is expected from me? Read More
What is a PIN? How do I get a PIN? Can anyone else file my claim for me? What if my address changes? Can I use direct deposit? Read More
Where is my local Job Service Montana office? Can you help me find a job? Read More
I have filed my claim. Now what? What are my responsibilities in order to get paid? Read More
Am I eligible for benefits? What is a Waiting Week? What may prevent me from getting paid? Read More
What is a Base Period? What wages are used to determine my benefit amount? What will UI look at to know if I am eligible? How much will I get paid and for how long? What is a Monetary Determination? How do job separations affect my benefits? Read More
How and when do I get paid? Are my benefits taxed? Can I stop and restart my claim? How do I get my 1099-G form? Read More
What requirements do I need to meet to be eligible for (bi)weekly benefits? Do I need to apply for work? What are my work search requirements? What do I need to report while searching for work? What is Job and Union Attached? What required programs may help me return to work? Does anything change if I am unemployed for an extended period of time? Read More
What questions must I answer when I request benefits? Read More
What is considered fraud? What are the penalties for fraud? What is an Overpayment? Will my claim be audited? Read More
How does school employment or attending school affect my claim? Read More
What if I disagree with the Determination, Redetermination, or Hearing Decision? How long do I have to appeal a Determination, Redetermination, or Hearing Decision? If I am disqualified, which wages can be used to requalify? Read More
What if I work while getting UI benefits? How do I report my earnings? Read More
What if I have questions about UI? Read More
What are my work search requirements? What job application information do I need to report? Read More
How do I record and report my hours and earnings? Read More
What if there is a term I don't understand? Read More
Who can see my information? What can I do if I feel there has been discrimination? Read More
How can I reach UI? Read More
We are updating our Unemployment System to MUSE in October 2023 ...View More FAQs About This
We use three factors to determine your eligibility for UI benefits ...Read More
The Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Unemployment Insurance Division welcomes you to MontanaWorks. This service allows you to file your unemployment insurance claim, reactivate your claim, file your request for payment ...Read More
The Unemployment Benefits Estimator is intended to be a quick reference for determining your approximate potential benefit amounts ...Read More
Claims Processing Center ...Read More
Failure to accurately report that you have earned wages or worked during a week you request a benefit payment may be considered fraud ...Read More
You request payment online at MontanaWorks.gov for each week you want to get paid ...Read More
You may be eligible for partial benefits if your customary schedule is reduced, and you meet the following requirements ...Read More
You must establish a 4-digit PIN, which allows secure access to your claim at MontanaWorks.gov. This number, along with your social security number, will identify you when you access your claim ...Read More
Montana’s Job Service offices are your full-service, no-fee employment resource. Staff in your local Job Service Montana offices can assist you in your job search by ...Read More
You’ve gotten the news that you’re being laid off and whether your last day was today or is a month from now, this website is designed to help you through this transition ...Read More
Report all on-the-job injuries or occupational diseases to your supervisor, insurer or employer as soon as possible ...Read More
Before filing, did you discuss your situation with your employer or former employer? If you haven't yet talked with your employer or former employer about the issue in dispute, do so ...Read More
UI Fraud is a crime which affects everyone. It drives up the cost of UI taxes for businesses and causes frustration for law-abiding employers and workers ...Read More