North Dakota Unemployment Benefit Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for unemployment benefits in North Dakota, you must meet the following requirements:
- You must be unemployed through no fault of your own.
- You must be able to work, available for work, and actively seeking work each week you are collecting benefits.
- You must have earned at least $2,100.00 in wages during the base period. The base period is the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters before the quarter in which you file your claim.
- You must have earned at least $525.00 in wages in at least two quarters of the base period.
If you meet all of the above requirements, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits. The amount of benefits you receive is equal to one-half of your average weekly wage during the base period, up to a maximum of $613.00 per week. You can receive benefits for up to 26 weeks in one benefit year.
To file for unemployment benefits in North Dakota, you can visit the Job Service North Dakota website or call 1-800-444-3570.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind about North Dakota unemployment benefit eligibility:
- If you were fired for misconduct, you may not be eligible for benefits.
- If you are self-employed, you are generally not eligible for benefits.
- If you are receiving other types of income, such as severance pay or disability benefits, your unemployment benefits may be reduced.
Required Information Needed to File Claim for North Dakota Unemployment Insurance Benefits
- Your Social Security Number
- Name, address and telephone number of all employers for whom you worked in the last 18 months or since last registering
- Wage you are willing to accept
- Union Local name and number
- DD214 member copy 4 (proof of military service and wages)
- SF8 and SF50 (proof of federal civilian service and wages)
- Your alien identification number (non-U.S. citizen authorized to work in the U.S.)
If you have any questions about your unemployment benefit eligibility, you can contact Job Service North Dakota.