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May 11 2020

Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Available for Six Additional Counties in Mississippi

Individuals in Clarke, Grenada, Jasper, Lawrence, Panola and Walthall Counties in Mississippi, who were unable to work because of the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding may apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), the Miss… Read More.

Apr 23 2020

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Three Counties in Mississippi

Individuals in Jones, Covington, and Jefferson Davis Counties in Mississippi, who were unable to work because of the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding may apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), the Mississippi Departmen… Read More.

Apr 21 2020

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Available for the State of Mississippi

Individuals residing in Mississippi, who were unable to work because of the COVID-19 public health emergency may apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced today, April 21, 2020. Read More.

Apr 10 2020

Among the 1st in the Nation to pay claimants Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation

Today Mississippians eligible under the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program will begin seeing the $600 stimulus funding deposited on either their debit cards or into their bank accounts, announced today by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security,… Read More.

Mar 20 2020

Mississippi Announces Support for Workers Impacted by COVID-19

Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced today that Mississippi workers who are not able to work due to COVID-19 will be eligible to file for unemployment benefits. Read More.

Mar 13 2020

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) will limit public access to WIN Job Center facilities beginning Monday, March 16, until further notice. Read More.