What Determines My Benefit Amount?
The amount of your unemployment insurance is determined by the amount of wages in your base period. The base period is the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters prior to the effective date of your claim. An individual's weekly benefit amount for a benefit year shall be onetwentysixth (1/26) of his total wages for insured work paid during that quarter of his base period in which such total wages were highest.
The maximum weekly benefit amount shall not exceed Two Hundred Ten Dollars ($210.00) for any benefit year that begins on or after July 1, 2002. The minimum weekly benefit amount for the individual shall be Thirty Dollars ($30.00). If an individual's weekly benefit amount would compute to less than the said minimum, then such individual would be entitled to no benefits.
Other Mississippi Labor and Employment FAQs
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Who Is Liable For Unemployment Taxes In Mississippi?
A: The following employers are liable for unemployment taxes: Agricultural employers who pay wages of $20,000 in any calendar quarter in a calendar year or have 10 or … More -
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How Does An Employer Register With The Mississippi Employment Security Commission To Pay Unemployment Taxes?
A: Form UI1 may be completed and emailed or mailed to Mississippi Employment Security Commission, P. O. Box 1699 Jackson, MS 39215. More -
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Where Can I Get More Information On Unemployment Taxes?
A: Any questions regarding unemployment tax laws in Mississippi may be directed to the Mississippi Employment Security Commission, C & S Department, P. O. Box 1699, … More -
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How Do I File An Initial Claim For Unemployment Benefits?
A: File a claim by reporting to the nearest Mississippi State Unemployment Service Office to file an application for work and to the nearest claims office to file a … More -
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Are Unemployment Benefits Taxable?
A: The Tax Reform Act of 1986 has made Unemployment Insurance benefits fully taxable. You will be furnished a statement, Form 1099UC or the equivalent, at the end … More -
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What Can I Do If I Am Denied Benefits?
A: You have the right to appeal any decision affecting your claim. Your appeal must be in writing and must be filed within fourteen calendar days of the mail date on the … More -
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What Will Happen If I Receive An Overpayment?
A: If you receive benefits to which you are not entitled, you will be liable for repayment of such amount. Any overpayment of benefits, if not repaid, will be recorded … More -
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Are There Work Restrictions For Minors?
A: No minor under the age of fourteen years shall be employed or permitted to work in any mill, cannery, workshop, factory, or manufacturing establishment within the … More
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