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Jan 08 2021

Mississippi Department of Employment Security Announces Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers

On December 27, 2020, the Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act of 2020 (Continued Assistance Act) was signed into law. Read More.

Jan 07 2021

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Six Counties in Mississippi

Today, January 7, 2021, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available for six counties in Mississippi. Individuals in George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, and Stone co… Read More.

Jan 04 2021

Extended Benefits Program Ended in Mississippi

Today, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced that the Unemployment “Extended Benefits” (EB) program ended the week of December 19, 2020. Read More.

Nov 09 2020

MDES Phone Numbers Change in Contact Center to Better Serve Mississippians

Today, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security announced a change in phone numbers for their Contact Center in an effort to streamline services for Mississippians requiring assistance with Unemployment Insurance Assistance. Read More.

Sep 04 2020

Mid-South Drive-Thru Job Fair Announced

Today, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security on behalf of the Southaven Chamber of Commerce announced that a Mid-South Drive-Thru Job Fair in Southaven, MS is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 29. Read More.

Aug 25 2020

Mississippi Approved for Lost Wages Assistance Program for Unemployed Mississippians

Today Governor Tate Reeves and the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced that Mississippi’s application for a Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) grant under the Lost Wages Assistance Program (LWA) has been approved. Read More.