SNAP Next Step

SNAP Next Step is a partnership between the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Nebraska Department of Labor. Participants in the program have increased their annual income by an average of $13,000 per year and are improving their quality of life.

Finding a Job While Claiming Unemployment Benefits

If you've been claiming Unemployment benefits and have accepted a new job, log into your NEworks account to provide your hire letter. Use the Provide Specific Documents link on the Unemployment Services page. Once we receive the letter, the work search requirement will be waived.

Report Unemployment Insurance Fraud

The Nebraska Department of Labor investigates all reports of suspected unemployment insurance fraud.

Work Search Requirements

Job search requirements have returned for workers claiming Unemployment Insurance benefits beginning July 12. Individuals with an employer-confirmed recall date within 16 weeks of their layoff or furlough are exempt. Read the requirements below.