We understand that losing your job is difficult. The Nebraska Department of Labor is here to help you through this tough time. If you lost your job through no fault of your own and meet the requirements, you may be able to get temporary income through unemployment insurance.
We created this handbook to give you useful information about unemployment benefits in the state of Nebraska. The handbook should answer most of your questions, such as who is eligible and how to apply. Specifically, we answer the following questions:
- How does UI work? Who is eligible?
- How do I apply for unemployment benefits?
- What is a weekly claim? How do I file a weekly claim?
- How do I stay eligible for benefits?
- How do I appeal a decision about my claim if I disagree with it?
- How can I fix other issues with my claims?
We also provide helpful tips and reminders throughout. For any words in blue, you can find a definition of the word in a box and in the Glossary in Appendix A.
Still have questions? Here’s how you can reach us.
Go to our website: dol.nebraska.gov/UIBenefits
Call us: 402-458-2500
Agents are available 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Need language help?
We have free services available to help you.
- If you need a translator, you can call 402-458-2500.
- If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a voice impairment, call 800-833-7352.