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News from January 2021

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Jan 11 2021

Mississippi Department of Employment Security Announces Mixed Earner Unemployment Compensation

Today, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announces that Mississippi will participate in the Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation (MEUC) program. On December 27, 2020, the Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act of 2020 (Co… Read More.

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.