Welfare Info

Nebraska Unemployment Insurance

Nebraska Department of Labor

What is Nebraska Unemployment Insurance?

Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own that meet Nebraska's eligibility requirements.

Administration

Nebraska Unemployment Insurance is administered by Nebraska Department of Labor.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must a resident of Nebraska and meet all of the following:

  • Unemployed, and
  • Worked in Nebraska during the past 12 months (this period may be longer in some cases), and
  • Earned a minimum amount of wages determined by Nebraska guidelines, and
  • Actively seeking work each week you are collecting benefits.

Contact Info

402-458-2500

How to Apply

Application

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