Unemployment Insurance: Mississippi

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Jason T. Marsh, Phelps Dunbar LLP

Summary

• Most employers are covered by the Mississippi Employment Security Law. See Employer Coverage.
• Employees need to meet certain criteria in order to be eligible for unemployment compensation benefits. See Employee Eligibility.
• Under certain circumstances, workers may not qualify for unemployment benefits. See Disqualification From Benefits.
• Unemployment benefits will generally last up to 26 weeks. See Benefits.
• Employers must post an unemployment insurance notice to employees. See Notice and Posting Requirements.