Montana Emergency Unemployment Rules
March 25, 2020
Governor Steve Bullock announced emergency rules to make unemployment benefits accessible to workers laid off due to COVID-19.
The new rules allow employees who have been directed to leave or not report to work due to the COVID-19 outbreak to qualify as being temporarily laid off by the employer, which makes them eligible for benefits.
Workers who must quarantine or who cannot work because they need to take care of a family member are also considered temporarily laid off and eligible for benefits. The typical one week waiting period before receiving benefits has also been waived in these new rules.
Montana employers will also receive help, as individual claims will not be chargeable to a specific employer’s account. The rules may also extend the time employers have to file wage reports and pay unemployment insurance contributions if the delay is related to COVID-19.
If you think you are eligible for these benefits, or would like more assistance, visit MontanaWorks.gov, or contact Job Service Libby for local assistance (406) 293-6282.
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