On $145,000 a year in Nebraska, about $582 in weekly benefits.

What shapes the award.

Weekly range

$70 to $582. Wage requirements still apply.

Duration

Up to 26 weeks under this program. The modeled benefit balance is $15,132.

Dependents

No dependents allowance in this modeled regular benefit.

Base period

First four of the last five completed quarters before the benefit year begins. An alternate or extended period may be available under the state’s conditions. Understand the quarters.

Covered-wage requirements

Have at least $5,440 in covered base-period wages, at least $1,850 in one quarter and at least $800 in a different quarter. Separation, availability and weekly eligibility remain agency decisions.

Partial-week conditions

For ordinary weeks below full-time, gross wages must be less than the weekly rate. Ignore the first 25% of that rate, deduct excess wages dollar for dollar and round the payment down to a whole dollar. Do not round the payment to an even dollar.

Duration conditions

The ordinary balance is the lesser of twenty-six weekly rates or one-third of covered base-period wages. Payments round down to whole dollars and a smaller final payment can exhaust the balance. Disqualifying separations, training and existing claims require separate agency review.

Work registration

Register in NEworks and maintain an online searchable resume. If living outside Nebraska, follow the agency instructions for registration with employment services in your home state.

Repeat benefit years

After receiving benefits in a prior benefit year, new covered work and wages of at least six times the previous weekly rate are required before another benefit year. NDOL decides the wage period and coverage.

Before you count on it.

• Covered wages and employment are required.
• This checks only the modeled monetary rules. The agency also checks your employment history and other eligibility conditions.
• Separation, availability, work search and certification can affect payment.
• Tax withholding, offsets and agency adjustments can change the amount received.

This is a wage calculation and an informational screen. Your agency or insurer decides your claim.

Keeping the claim eligible.

Ordinarily complete five reemployment activities per week, including at least two suitable job applications. Record the details with the weekly claim and follow any approved work-attachment, union or training exception.

Taxes and the amount received.

Benefits are taxable and reported on Form 1099-G. Optional federal and state withholding can be elected or changed in NEworks. Estimates are before withholding, child support and other offsets.