IWD Payment Information including details on payments via Debit Card and Direct Deposit. Details on payment expectations as well as contact information.
This page summarizes the key steps needed to maintain your eligibility for unemployment benefits and the reemployment process at Iowa Workforce Development.
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.
IWD tracks instances when workers leave or refuse employment, or when unemployment claimants refuse legitimate job offers or interviews. Find resources here.
Ineligible Iowans who receive UI benefits must repay IWD. Overpayments will be communicated through decision letters. Payments can be made online or via mail.
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.
