Workforce centers to reveal new name and logo at ribbon-cutting ceremony
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair will be a special guest at Employer Roundtable events held throughout eastern New Mexico including Hobbs, Artesia, and Roswell on January 8-9, 2025. The events will include local officials who will lead open discussions with employers on their workforce needs and address challenges that may be impacting their business.
Human Rights Commission Panel Review
The Human Rights Commission will hold a panel review meeting on January 10, 2025. The meeting will be held on Zoom virtual platform at 10:00 a.m. Anyone from the public who plans to attend must email the address below to obtain the Zoom link and password.
UI benefits received will be required to be paid back if backpay issued by employer
Federal employees in New Mexico who are furloughed during a government shutdown may apply for Unemployment Insurance starting the first day. The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) urges those employees to prepare by gathering necessary documents in advance.
Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System available online
All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed at noon on Tuesday, December 24 and all-day Wednesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas. Offices will also be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in observance of the New Year holiday.
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) will mail out all IRS 1099-G forms by January 31, 2025, to individuals who received Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits in 2024