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.
Aug 20 2020
Governor Reeves & MDES Launch of Lost Wages Assistance Program for Unemployed Mississippians
Today Governor Tate Reeves and the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced that Mississippi will apply for an additional $300 of benefits a week from the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program. Read More.
Aug 06 2020
Work Search Requirement Notice
Today, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced the Work Search temporary waiver under the Executive Order No. 1510 will expire as of August 08, 2020. Read More.
Jul 30 2020
Some Mississippians May Be Eligible For Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC)
Today, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced that beginning the week of July 27, 2020 notification letters were mailed to claimants who are potentially eligible, instructing them how to file for the Pandemic Emergency Unemploym… Read More.
Jul 28 2020
Some Mississippians May Be Eligible for the Extended Benefits Program
Today, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced a listing of qualifying factors to determine eligibility for the Extended Benefits (EB) program, including an explanation on when the Extended Benefits are payable. Read More.
Jul 14 2020
Apprenticeship Grant Awarded to Mississippi
The U.S. Department of Labor (US-DOL) has announced an award of $3,450,000 in grant funding to expand registered apprenticeships in Mississippi. Read More.
