Unemployment Insurance Program
Unemployment insurance is a benefit to eligible, unemployed individuals pursuant to the provisions of Title III, Subtitle 2, Chapter 96 of the Iowa Code and Section 871 of the Iowa Administrative Code.
Benefits are paid from the Iowa Unemployment Insurance Program, a centrally located state fund supported by payroll tax levied on The University of Iowa. University employees do not make payments to fund unemployment insurance benefits.
Claim and benefit eligibility is determined by the Iowa Workforce Development Department (IWDD). Unemployed former employees of the University may file claims, obtain program information, and register for work at any of the IWDD local offices.
Employee and Labor Relations is responsible for the reporting obligations under the Iowa Unemployment Insurance Program. Policy information is available at www.uiowa.edu/~our/opmanual/iii/18.htm.
Management personnel may contact Employee and Labor Relations, 319-335-0052, for benefit administration questions. Employees should contact the local Workforce Development Office concerning employee rights and obligations.