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Mon Sep 01, 2008

Oilfield Jobs Abundant

Mon Sep 01, 2008

Oilfield Job Applications available online

Thu Aug 28, 2008

Unemployment Rate 3.2 percent for July

Labor statistics released today show North Dakota’s July not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.2 percent.

Mon Aug 04, 2008

State's unemployment rate 3.6 percent for June

Labor statistics released today show North Dakota’s June not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.6 percent.

Mon Jul 21, 2008

Job Service introduces FindJobsND.com

Gov. John Hoeven today joined Job Service North Dakota (JSND) in officially launching North Dakota’s enhanced career Web site, FindJobsND.com.

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Unemployment compensation to be extended by federal program

North Dakota unemployment insurance claimants who are currently not working full time and have exhausted their regular benefits may be eligible for federally funded, emergency Extended Unemployment Compensation (EUC), owing to a bill signed by President Bush Monday.

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Unemployment Insurance Information page now available

Job Service North Dakota (JSND) is pleased to announce that Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants can now access claim, appeal, payment and wage information online on the Unemployment Insurance Information page.

Wed Jul 09, 2008

'Pay at the Pump' changes for UI Claimants

Beginning July 2, 2008, Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants who receive payments via ReliaCard® Visa® Debit Card will see a change in the “pay at the pump” procedures.

Thu Jun 26, 2008

May Unemployment Rate 2.9 Percent

Job Service North Dakota Executive Director Maren Daley reported that labor statistics released today show North Dakota’s May not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.9 percent.

Mon Apr 28, 2008

IRS Rebates Will Not Affect Weekly Unemployment Insurance Benefits

If you receive an economic stimulus rebate from the U.S. Treasury and are receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits, you DO NOT HAVE TO REPORT THIS REBATE AMOUNT during your weekly certification.

Mon Apr 28, 2008

Unemployment Insurance to Offer Direct Deposit Payment Option

Beginning Wednesday, April 16, 2008, Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants will have the option to receive benefit payments by direct deposit into their existing checking or savings accounts.

Fri Nov 30, 2007

North Dakota's Unemployment Rate 2.5% for October

Job Service North Dakota Executive Director Maren Daley reported that labor statistics released today show North Dakota's October not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.5 percent. The October statistic is largely unchanged from the prior month's rate of 2.6 percent. The rate is also very near October of last year which was 2.3 percent.

Tue Nov 27, 2007

Gov. Hoeven Announces Reduction in UI Tax Rates

Gov. John Hoeven today announced a reduction in the average unemployment insurance tax rate from 1.18 percent of taxable wages in 2007 to 0.95 percent of taxable wages in 2008, bringing the average tax rate below 1 percent.

Mon Sep 17, 2007

Notice to Unemployment Insurance Online Filers (UI EASY)

A recent change to UI EASY will mean a slightly different appearance to our online filing application for employers. Previously, you completed both portions of the login process prior to seeing the main menu. Effective this quarter, you will receive the main menu after logging in to the state's secure environment but prior to logging in to your individual account.