North Dakota Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: What Occupations Are Prohibited For Minors?
  A: Minors ages 14 and 15 are prohibited from performing certain types of work. Some examples of prohibited employment are employment involving the use of power driven … More
• Q: How Do I File My Unemployment Insurance Claim?
  A: To file a claim, call 1­888­263­3453. You will need the following information: Your Social Security Number Name, address and telephone number of all … More
• Q: What Are The Eligibility Requirements?
  A: To qualify you must be unemployed at the time of filing or working less than fulltime and earning wages less than your weekly benefit amount. You must have a minimum … More
• Q: How Do I Certify My Eligibility For My Weekly Unemployment Checks?
  A: Once you have started your claim, you must certify each week on the Quickline. Quickline is a toll free phone line that allows users to certify eligibility for weekly … More
• Q: What Amount Of Unemployment Will I Get?
  A: The amount of Unemployment Insurance that you can receive is determined from wages earned during a "base period". Base period means a 12­month/ period consisting … More
• Q: Are Unemployment Insurance Benefits Taxable?
  A: Unemployment benefits are considered taxable income for both Federal and State Income Tax purposes. In most cases no income tax is deducted from your payment until a … More
• Q: How Much Can I Earn And Still Be Eligible For Benefits?
  A: You may earn up to 60% of your weekly benefit amount and still receive your full benefit amount. Wages above 60% are deducted from your benefit amount on a … More
• Q: What If I Disagree With A Notice, Determination, Or Decision?
  A: Employers and claimants have the right to appeal all notices, determinations, and decisions made by Job Service regarding Unemployment Insurance benefits and employer … More
• Q: What Happens After I File An Appeal?
  A: Upon receiving the appeal or request for hearing, the case is assigned to an appeals referee. If the request is filed timely a hearing is scheduled and you will … More
• Q: What Happens In An Appeals Hearing?
  A: The hearing is typically conducted by telephone, although the referee may, upon request of one of the parties of interest, conduct the hearing in person. The hearing … More
• Q: Do I Continue To Certify My Eligibility While I Am Appealing A Decision On My Claim?
  A: Yes, you must continue to certify each week you want to claim benefits by calling 1­888­263­3453, during the appeals process. If you do not continue to … More

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