IowaWORKS Now Used for All Claims Actions
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Employers now use a modernized iowaworks.gov system to access more tools and manage unemployment claims for their business.
Unemployment Insurance for Employers
Iowa Workforce Development has a number of tools to help employers manage unemployment insurances taxes and claims against their business.
Update to Improve Systems
June 2025 Unemployment System Upgrade
As an employer, you will now use IowaWORKS (for claims functions) and MyIowaUI (for tax functions) as important tools for unemployment. Learn about the differences in each system.
Common UI Actions for Businesses
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Report Notice of Separation or Refusal to Work
Information on how employers should report when workers refuse employment or legitimate job offers.
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Protest a Claim
Employers may protest unemployment benefits if they believe the individual is not qualified.
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Report New Hires
Federal and state law requires that employers report newly hired workers to a central registry.
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File an Appeal
Employers can file an appeal if they disagree with a decision on an individual's unemployment claim.
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Report Potential Employment Verification Issues
Information on how to report individuals or employers to IWD who are potentially using false Social Security Numbers,
Unemployment Resources
The following links can help employers navigate the unemployment process.
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Employer Handbook
A comprehensive guide on taxes, eligibility, and other business requirements around unemployment insurance.
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Frequently Asked Questions (MyIowaUI)
Questions and answers on the myIowaUI System, which employers use to handle unemployment insurance taxes.
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SIDES (State Information Data Exchange System)
Learn about how your business can join SIDES to make the unemployment process easier, including going paperless.
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Audits and Misclassification of Workers
Information about the misclassification of workers, audits that IWD performs, and how to report suspected instances.
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Unemployment Insurance Tax Tables
Information on how IWD determines the unemployment insurance tax rates for employers. The for 2026 the is Table is D.
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UI Law and Administrative Rules
Information on relevant laws and rules related to unemployment insurance.
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UI Tax Collections and Offsets
Information on how Iowa Workforce Development collects unpaid UI taxes and enforces the tax law on debt that is owed.
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Benefit Charge Information
Information on UI benefits charges; how your individual employer account is charged.
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Foreign Labor Certification
Information on Foreign Labor Certification for employers.
Table D for 2026
Unemployment Insurance Tax Tables
Unemployment insurance taxes for employers in 2026 will be Table D, the lowest allowed by Iowa law.
