Minnesota Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: How Much Are Unemployment Benefits In Minnesota?
  A: State law establishes a formula requiring the amounts to be determined by the average weekly wage in Minnesota and to be recalculated each year. The amount of … More
• Q: Once I'm Eligible, What Do I Do To Receive Benefits?
  A: To receive benefits you must file a request for payment every two weeks. The first week you are eligible for benefits is called the waiting week. No benefits are paid … More
• Q: Can I Work Part Time And Still Receive Benefits?
  A: Yes, but you will need to report your gross earnings each week and continue to search for other suitable employment. Gross earnings are deducted in the following way: … More
• Q: Are My Unemployment Benefits Taxable?
  A: Unemployment benefits are considered taxable income for both Federal and State Income Tax purposes. However, no income tax is taken out of your payment unless you … More
• Q: Can I Receive Benefits While Attending School?
  A: If you are a post secondary (post high school) student you are eligible to receive benefits if you are available for employment and are willing to quit school to … More
• Q: How Do I Stop My Account If I Return To Work?
  A: If you return to full time work, simply stop calling TELECLAIM even if you are given another date to call again. You don't have to call to tell us that you started a … More
• Q: What Is The New Hire Law?
  A: All employers are required to report newly hired and re­hired employees to a state directory within 20 days of their hire date. New hire reporting speeds up the … More
• Q: What Information Must I Report?
  A: In accordance with Federal legislation, the State of Minnesota asks for the following information: Employer's Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) Employer's … More
• Q: How Do I Report?
  A: There are a variety of ways to report new hires, including online reporting, electronic reporting and by mail or fax. For more information on the reporting options … More
• Q: Do I Need To Report An Employee Who Worked For A Couple Of Hours Or Days And Then Quit?
  A: If the employee filled out a W­4 form and only worked for a few hours, that employee must be reported. Although that employee is no longer with your company, … More
• Q: What If I Still Have More Questions About New Hire Reporting?
  A: You may call the Minnesota New Hire Reporting Center at (651) 227­4661 or (800) 672­4473 with any questions regarding the new hire reporting process. Help … More

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