Unemployment

Careers
Unemployment

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
Pandemic

Pandemic Programs

Information on federally-sponsored programs that provided benefits to Iowans impacted by the pandemic.

Unemployment

Overpayments and Recovery

Ineligible Iowans who receive UI benefits must repay IWD. Overpayments will be communicated through decision letters. Payments can be made online or via mail.

Labor Market Information
Unemployment

Unemployment Insurance Statistics

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

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
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
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

Reporting Fraud

IWD thanks you for your efforts in combating unemployment fraud and abuse. Watch out for fraudulent websites, phishing attempts or scams and report them to IWD.

Unemployment

Identity Verification 

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

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