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.
Dec 20 2019
Mississippi’s Employment Situation
Mississippi’s labor force increased in November. Read More.
Nov 19 2019
Mississippi’s Employment Situation
The Number of Jobs Rises to Historic High. Read More.
Oct 18 2019
Amended Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Incident Period
Individuals in Monroe, Clay, Humphreys, Issaquena, Lowndes, Sharkey, Warren and Yazoo Counties in Mississippi, who were unable to work because of the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding may apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance … Read More.
