How Do I Claim Unemployment Benefits with the Nebraska Workforce Development?

The answer to your question, "How do I claim unemployment benefits with the Nebraska Workforce Development?" can be found right here in this article.

When to File a Claim for Unemployment Benefits in Nebraska

You should apply for unemployment benefits as soon as you lose your job or when your work hours have been reduced. Benefits cannot be given for the weeks that unemployment occurred before you file; therefore, you need to file your claim as soon as possible.

How to Apply For Unemployment Benefits in Nebraska

To keep all your personal information safe, you must file your claim for unemployment benefits, online. Click here to file your claim now. If you have a disability or don't have access to the internet, you can visit a job center in your area for assistance. You will need to create an account first as well as an online resume before filing a claim for the first time unless you are a hiring hall union member or will be returning to your job within 112 days from the layoff date. If you do not reside in a county that borders Nebraska and are applying from another state, then you are also required to register for unemployment in the state where you live.

What information will you need to apply?

Make sure you have the following information ready when applying for benefits:

• Social Security Number

• Email address

• Address, including ZIP and County

• Phone number

• Driver's license or State ID number

• Your bank account, and routing number if direct deposit is chosen

• Names of employers you worked with in the past 18 months

• Addresses of employers, including ZIP

• The date you started and ended with each employer

• Reason for leaving each job: voluntarily quit, lack of hours, discharged, leave of absence

• Employment authorization number (non-citizens)

• If you were in the military during the past 18 months, DD 214 Member- #4 Form

• If you were employed by the federal government during the past 18 months, Standard Form 8 or 50. In addition, calculate your total earnings with federal employers, then show how you were paid.

What happens after You Submit A Claim for unemployment benefits?

Your claim may take up to 21 days for processing. Remember to continuously check your email, telephone messages, the NEworks Message Center, and your physical mail as well as keep all this information updated. If necessary, they may call you when a decision is made on your claim or if in the case that more information is needed. They may also send a letter to your mailing address with instructions on what you need to do to continue receiving your benefits. The decision will be based on the information you provide and more: therefore, it is important that you respond promptly.