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A Job Seeker | Unemployment Account Can:

Perform Job Searches
Apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits
View Labor Market Information
+ Many More Benefits — All Free!

An Employer Account Can:

Apply for WOTC Tax Credits
Develop and Train Your Workforce
Receive Unemployment Services
+ Many More Benefits — All Free!

A Training Provider Account Can Receive Instructions and Funding to Become a:

WIOA Eligible Training Provider
Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor
Youth Training Provider
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Return to Work Bonus

The Return to Work Bonus is a one-time $1200 incentive for unemployed individuals who meet ALL of the following criteria:

Your Name is on the active unemployment eligibility list as of May 1, 2021.
You Accept an offer of employment in any industry.
You obtain employment and work for at least four (4) weeks for a single employer.
Your Employment must be obtained from May 4, 2021 through October 31, 2021.

Return to Work Bonus

Department Services Montana Department of Labor & Industry

Most Used Services.

File for Unemployment

Temporary income is available for qualified workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and are looking for full-time work or pursuing approved training opportunities.

In order to file, you will need to create a MontanaWorks account.

Getting Started How do I file for unemployment?

Check Your Eligibility

Did you lose you job through no fault of your own? Have you worked the last 4-5 calendar quarters? Are you physically able to work?
Information Needed to File

SSN, Name, Phone Number & Address Employment History for the last 18 months View All Required Information
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* You will need to create a MontanaWorks Account. You are also required to report your work searches while on unemployment insurance, unless the department has notified you otherwise. Please view the following videos for instructions on meeting these requirements.

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Learn how to register for MontanaWorks

Search for a Job

View current job openings and find training and tools to begin a career.

Job title, Skills, or Keyword

City, County, or Zip

Job Service Locations

Find a Job Service office near you for help with job interviews, writing a resume, finding a job, and skilled job training.

Train for a Career

Get hands-on, real-world job experience through the Registered Apprenticeship training program. Apprentices receive training from seasoned, skilled workers and technical instruction in the classroom.

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Professional Licenses

Public

Verify whether your professional is licensed or has any complaints.

License Search File a Complaint

Professionals

Apply or renew your license with the state of Montana.

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Advancing Opportunities to Keep Montana at Work

Create an Account

A Job Seeker | Unemployment Account Can:

An Employer Account Can:

A Training Provider Account Can Receive Instructions and Funding to Become a:

Return to Work Bonus

Department Services Montana Department of Labor & Industry

Most Used Services.

Job Search

File for Unemployment

Find a Job Service Location

Job Services Event Calendar

HELP-Link

Registered Apprenticeship

Post a Job Opening

Make a Payment

Register a Business

Submit Quarterly Reports

Download Tax Forms

Request a Workplace Safety Consultation

Montana Contractor

Pay or File Tax

Child Labor Laws

Minimum Wage Information

Wage Payment Act

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

Employer Testing of Job Candidates

Model Employee Handbook

Cost of Turnover Calculator

Foreign Labor Certification Program

Incumbent Worker Training Program

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program

Workforce Training

Pay Unemployment Insurance

Prepare for a UI Hearing

Register as a New Employer

Report Unemployment Insurance Fraud

UI eServices for Employers Information

File a Work Comp Claim (FROI)

Insurance Compliance

Managed Care Organizations

Professional Employer Organizations

Stay at Work/Return to Work Project

Subsequent Injury Fund

Uninsured Employers' Fund

Workers' Compensation FAQ

Download Required Labor Law Posters

Background | Reference Checks

Employer Guide to Drug Testing

Employment Laws

Annual Rate Change

Electronic Prior Claim (EPC) History System

Historic WC Medical Reimbursement Conversion Factors

Historical Fee Schedule Conversion Factors for 2003-2007

Meals, Lodging and Mileage

Third Party Administrator Notification

Workers' Compensation Benefits Summary

Workers' Compensation Claim Reporting by Insurers

Claim Reporting

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

Electronic Prior Claims (EPC) Forms

First Report of Injury (FROI) Forms

Independent Medical Review Form

Insurers - Third Party Administrators Reporting Forms

Medical Status Form

Petition for Mediation Conference Form

Petition for Settlement Forms

Subsequent Injury Fund

Montana Facility Fee Schedule

Montana Professional Fee Schedule

Domiciliary Care

Mediation Guide for Insurers

Medical Regulations

Stay at Work/Return to Work Project

Workers' Compensation FAQ

Career Resources

DLI Job Openings

Education and Training

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