Morristown TN Unemployment Career Center Office
| Hamblen County American Job Center – Morristown 1633 East Andrew Johnson Highway Morristown, TN 37814 Phone: (423)317-1060 Ext: Days/Hours of operation: Monday- Friday 8:00 A.M.- 4:30 P.M. | Services: Find Job Openings Get Resume Assistance Access Hiring Events Access Virtual Recruiter Explore Careers Job Trainings and Tutorials |
Morristown TN Unemployment Career Center Office provide individuals seeking employment all the latest tools to find and keep that special job. Employers will find assistance in recruiting new employees including a national job listing network, applicant screening, and space in the centers to conduct testing and employment interview.
How do I qualify for Tennessee UI benefits?
To qualify for TN UI benefits you must:
- Have lost your job through no fault of your own,
- Have qualifying wages in the past 18 months,
- Be able and available to work.
What information do I need to apply for TN UI benefits?
To apply for TN UI benefits you must provide your:
- Social Security Number
- Driver’s License Number
- Current Address
- Telephone Number
- Valid email address
- Last 18 months of Employment information
- Your Last Day of Work
- Reason for Separation
- Separating Employer Information
How do I apply for UI benefits in Tennessee?
The easiest way to apply for your TN UI benefits is to apply online
What is the Maximum UI benefit I can receive in TN?
- You may receive up to $275 per week in UI benefit payments.
- You may receive benefits up to a maximum of 26 weeks.
What do I do after applying for TN UI benefits?
After applying for your UI benefits you need to:
- Expect your Monetary Determination Letter
- Start looking for work
- Certify each week for benefits
- Record 3 work searches during your weekly certification
- Monitor the progress claim on Jobs4TN
- Expect your Debit Card in the mail (within two weeks) if selected as your payment method.
How soon will I start getting TN UI benefits after filing?
- Once approved, the first week will serve as a waiting week.
- You must certify each week following to get payment for every week claimed.
- It generally takes 2 to 3 weeks before you start receiving your UI benefits.
- On the fourth week, you will receive a double payment which includes your waiting week.
What services are available to help me find a job in TN while on UI benefits?
jobs4tn.gov has many local many local job centers which provides assistance and training to prepare you for the job market. Services provided includes:
- Online Job Search Portal
- Resume Assistance
- Hiring Events
- Virtual Recruiter
- Explore Careers
- Job Trainings and Tutorials
How do I contact TN Department of Labor and Workforce Development?
TN Department of Labor and Workforce Development
220 French Landing Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37243
Phone: (844) 224-5818
I’m trying to have my tn unemployment claim closed. Can someone please help me with this?
Here are the steps on how to close your TN unemployment claim:
**Log in to your TN unemployment benefits website: https://www.tn.gov/workforce/unemployment/manage-my-benefits-redirect.html.
Click on the “Ending Your Benefits” tab.
Select the reason why you are ending your benefits.
Enter the date you stopped working or started a new job.
Review your information and click on the “Submit” button.
Your claim will be closed within 24 hours of submitting this information.
If you have any questions, you can contact the TN Department of Labor at (844) 224-5818.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind:
You must stop certifying for benefits in order to close your claim.
If you earn more than your weekly benefit amount, your benefits will be reduced or stopped.
If you have any outstanding debts to the state, you may be required to repay them before your claim can be closed.