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Unemployment
Press Release

IWD Announces Modernized Unemployment System to Improve Experience for Iowans

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) has formally announced a new, modernized unemployment system that will make it easier for Iowans to file for benefits.

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May 27, 2025
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New Unemployment System in IowaWORKS
Unemployment
Benefits

Notice of Separations and Job Refusals

IWD tracks instances when workers leave or refuse employment, or when unemployment claimants refuse legitimate job offers or interviews. Find resources here.

Unemployment

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
Claims

File Your Weekly Claim

File your weekly claim to continue receiving unemployment insurance benefits. Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

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Unemployment

Identity Verification 

Instructions on identity verification. IWD must be able to verify your identity in order to be paid unemployment insurance benefits.

Unemployment

Unemployment
Business Engagement

Benefit Charge Information

Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefit Charges are charges against an employer’s account that represent unemployment benefit payments made to former employees.

Unemployment

Employer Systems for Unemployment Insurance

As an employer, you will now use IowaWORKS (for claims functions) and MyIowaUI (for tax functions) as important tools for unemployment.

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Unemployment

Protest Employee Claim for Unemployment Insurance Benefits

During this process of being notified of a claim, employers are given the opportunity to protest the benefit payments.

Unemployment

SIDES - State Information Data Exchange System

You can now connect with the SIDES system by logging into your UI account on iowaworks.gov and following the steps below.

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Unemployment

Unemployment Insurance Appeals

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

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Unemployment Insurance: Frequently Asked Questions

Unemployment
Careers

How Do I File for Unemployment?

If you’ve lost your job, Iowa Workforce Development is here to help and has the tools you need to begin your reemployment path.

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Unemployment

Information on Protesting a Claim

You, the former employee of your employer, have a denied unemployment insurance claim, you can protest it.

Unemployment

Reemployment Process: The Steps Toward Your Next Career

This page summarizes the key steps needed to maintain your eligibility for unemployment benefits and the reemployment process at Iowa Workforce Development.

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