Is the waiting period for unemployment claims waived due to the disaster?
Alabama: No established waiting period. Mississippi: The Department of Labor did not enforce the waiting period for individuals affected by Hurricane Katrina, but there has been no formal waiver of the waiting period. At this time, Mississippi does not accept claims over the internet. Louisiana: The Department of Labor has issued a statement that it will process claims for unemployment benefits “as soon as possible,” but, there has been no formal waiver of the waiting period. The Department has suggested that all individuals should file on the internet to speed up claims processing. Texas: No. The initial DUA application must be filed by telephone through one of seven Texas Tele-Centers. The disaster assistance period begins with the first week following the date that the major disaster begins. Eligibility for DUA benefits will be determined on a week-to-week basis. For each week a DUA claim is filed, the reason for being unemployed must be as a direct result of the disaster. DUA benef
Alabama: No established waiting period. Mississippi: The Department of Labor is not currently enforcing the waiting period for individuals affected by Hurricane Katrina, but there has been no formal waiver of the waiting period. At this time, Mississippi does not accept claims over the internet. Lousiana: The Department of Labor has issued a statement that it will process claims for unemployment benefits “as soon as possible,” but, there has been no formal waiver of the waiting period. The Department has suggested that all individuals should file on the internet to speed up claims processing.
