Unemployment Insurance Claimant Guide - Job Service North Dakota

Introduction
Introduction
Disclosure of Information
What is Unemployment Insurance?
This guide has been prepared to provide a simplified explanation of the benefit provisions of North Dakota
Unemployment Compensation Law. It is your responsibility to understand and follow the instructions provided in
this guide. This guide is not intended to be the sole source of Unemployment Insurance information, nor is it a substitute
for North Dakota Unemployment Insurance Law. For further information and answers to specific questions, contact the
Job Service North Dakota Unemployment Insurance Claims Center at 701-328-4995 or find information online at
www.jobsnd.com.
This guide provides you with information concerning Unemployment Insurance benefits. Within the guide you will find
instruction and direction on things like filing or reopening your claim, weekly certifications and completing eligibility
requirements. It also explains your rights and responsibilities under North Dakota Unemployment Compensation Law.
Read it carefully. You can only receive benefits if you meet all of the outlined requirements.
Disclosure of Information
State law provides that information obtained from both claimants and employers shall be held confidential and not be
open to public inspection or disclosure, except as authorized by law. Notice: Confidential information collected from
claimants as part of the Unemployment Insurance process may be requested and utilized for other governmental
purposes, including, but not limited to, verification of eligibility under other government programs as required by law.
Please note that the Disclosure of Information provision also applies to a spouse, friend, or relative. If you have a
question or problem with your claim for Unemployment Insurance benefits, YOU are the only individual to whom Job
Service North Dakota will provide any information concerning your claim.
What is Unemployment Insurance?
The Unemployment Insurance Program was established during the Great Depression of the 1930s, to help workers who
were unemployed through no fault of their own. It is intended to provide a temporary income to help you until you find
other work. Unemployment Insurance is intended for persons who would be working if they could find a job. Employers
pay all Unemployment Insurance Program costs.
How do I Receive Unemployment Insurance Benefits?
There are three steps to receive Unemployment Insurance benefits.
1. File a Claim or Reopen a Claim
2. Complete Weekly Certifications
3. Meet all Eligibility Requirements as required based on your unemployed status
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