More than 16,500 unemployed Missourians worked part-time on tree lots, at grocery stores and retail shops, and delivered goods during the holidays last year. With a successful black Friday behind us, businesses are going to need more hands on deck. The Division of Employment Security's Chief of Unemployment Insurance Programs, Janet Lepper, explains the many benefits to saying "yes" to a part-time job, including resumé building and employee discounts on holiday gifts. But could saying "no" cause you to lose your unemployment benefits? View partial benefits calculator.
Podcast Notes:
Publication: Filing for Unemployment Insurance Benefits in Missouri (MODES-INF-288-5)
Contact Regional Claim Centers:
Jefferson City………573-751-9040 St. Louis………………314-340-4950
Kansas City………...816-889-3101 Springfield……………417-895-6851
Outside Local Calling Area…… 800-320-2519
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