IWD is now accepting applications for CARES Act benefits. IWD does NOT have authority to pay the CARES Act Benefits to date pending further guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor. We can and will accept claims and will pay them as soon as we are authorized to do so. For those who are self-employed, independent contractors, nonprofit employees, and gig economy workers, or requesting an extension of benefits and are not currently filing weekly claims, click here to file your unemployment claim. Please continue to check this website daily for updates. Additional information and FAQs on the CARES Act can be found here.
UPDATE: Due to a higher volume of calls on our unemployment insurance customer service line, wait times may be longer than usual. Before you call, please visit the COVID-19 page and review the FAQs for employers and claimants here. Thank you for your patience.
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AGREE
APPLICANTS FULFILL
ALL NECESSARY JOB
REQUIREMENTS
LABOR FORCE:
EMPLOYMENT:
UNEMPLOYMENT:
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE:
LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION RATE*:
1,752,800
1,703,500
49,300
2.8%
70.9%
*The percentage of the population ages 16 and older that is in the labor force (either working or actively seeking work).
