I just moved from Mississippi, working in MS. Where Do I File Unemployment benefits?

Q) I just moved from Mississippi 4 months ago I am working a seasonal job in Fort Worth Texas and I am curious how I should file for unemployment if I can’t find another job when the job ends. Which State would pay and would the payment amount be based in the state that I reside in or the state that is making the payment?

A) You can file for unemployment benefits in the state where you last worked. In your case, that would be Mississippi. You can file online, by phone, or in person at a Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) office.

To file online, you will need to create an account on the MDES website. Once you have created an account, you can file your claim and upload any required documentation.

To file by phone, you can call the MDES at 1-888-844-3577. You will need to provide your name, Social Security number, and other information when you call.

To file in person, you can visit a MDES office. You will need to bring your ID, Social Security card, and other documentation when you visit an office.

Here are the steps on how to file for unemployment benefits in Mississippi:

1. Go to the MDES website and create an account.
2. Log in to your account and click on “File a Claim.”
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete your claim.
4. Upload any required documentation.
5. Submit your claim.

You will be notified by email or mail when your claim has been processed. If your claim is approved, you will start receiving benefits within a few weeks.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind when filing for unemployment benefits in Mississippi:

• You must be unemployed through no fault of your own to qualify for benefits.
• You must have earned enough wages in the past year to qualify for benefits.
• You must be able and available to work to qualify for benefits.
• You must be actively seeking work to qualify for benefits.

If you have any questions about filing for unemployment benefits in Mississippi, you can contact the MDES at 1-888-844-3577.

NOTE: If you work in one state and live in another, you must file your claim for unemployment benefits with the state where you worked. Your claim will be subject to that state’s rules and benefit limits. An out-of-state unemployment claim is known as an interstate claim. Fortunately, you don’t have to travel back to your state of employment to file the claim. You can file online, by telephone, or at the nearest unemployment office in the state where you now live. http://work.chron.com/file-out-state-unemployment-11029.html