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  3. Filing - Eligibility, Waiting Week, Employer Protest, Work Searches, RESEA

Filing - Eligibility, Waiting Week, Employer Protest, Work Searches, RESEA

  • General Information
  • What is the best method to reset my userid for the UInteract system so I can file a claim?
  • Can I reset my own password if I’ve forgotten it?
  • Can I file for unemployment if I am still working part-time or working for another employer but laid off of one job?
  • Why is there a protest period for unemployment claims?
  • How long will it take for a weekly request for payment to be made? What is the fastest way to access benefits?
  • It says I have a pending issue online. What does that mean?
  • If the coronavirus (COVID-19) causes my employer to shut down operations temporarily or close, will I qualify for unemployment benefits? Answer:
  • Can an employer participate in Missouri’s Shared Work program whose business has temporarily declined due to the coronavirus (COVID-19)?
  • Do I need to search for work if I am laid off due to COVID-19?
  • If I am off of work due to the coronavirus and am receiving pay such as paid sick leave, vacation pay, or family medical leave, am I eligible to receive unemployment benefits?
  • Will an employee be eligible for unemployment benefits if they are in mandatory quarantine because of suspicion of having the coronavirus?
  • If an individual is ill because of the coronavirus, will they be eligible for unemployment benefits?
  • When should an individual file for unemployment benefits?
  • What if a claimant is required to participate in the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program?
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