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Apply for Unemployment Benefits

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) supports Iowans unemployment insurance (UI) benefits. Apply in just a few steps and begin your path to reemployment.

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Unemployment Insurance Appeals

Learn how individuals and employers can file an appeal on any fact-finding unemployment insurance (UI) decision.

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Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC)

Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) is a federally-funded UI benefit program. The last payable week for FPUC was the week ending June 12, 2021.

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Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is a federal pandemic-related UI benefit program. The last payable week for PUA is the week ending June 12, 2021.

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Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC)

Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) is a federally-funded UI benefit program. The last payable week for PEUC was the week ending June 12, 2021.

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Unemployment Insurance Law and Administrative Rules

Relevant laws and rules around unemployment insurance.

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Unemployment Terms and Definitions

Information about Unemployment Insurance Terms.

Unemployment Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions

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Translation Services For Customers

Iowa Workforce Development provides free translation services for individuals who need support in languages other than English.

Unemployment Insurance Resources

Field Audit Contacts by Employer Account Number

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Reemployment Services and Programs

IWD has several reemployment programs available to help Iowans find the resources and skills they need to find a new career.

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Unemployment Insurance: Federal Overpayment Recovery

The following page covers information on circumstances of overpayment with pandemic-related unemployment programs, including the waiver process.

MyIowaUI Frequently Asked Questions

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Unemployment Insurance Statistics

These UI Statistics for Iowa are used for federal workload reporting, determining triggers for benefits programs, and as an economic indicator.

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