Work search waiver scheduled to end on July 18th Claimants on PUA will not be required to search for work In March, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) waived the work search requirements for Unemployment Insurance claimants who had lost their job or had hours reduced as a result of COVID-19. This waiver will end on July 18, 2020.
Human Rights Commission Meeting Notice is hereby given that the Human Rights Commission will hold a video conference meeting on June 29, 2020.
NMDWS warns of scams regarding unemployment insurance The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) warns Unemployment Insurance claimants to beware of scammers who may be seeking to steal personal information and/or Unemployment Insurance benefits. Be aware of potential fraud and only use the official website to file an online claim.
Virtual Town Hall – Resources for Reopening New Mexico Businesses The New Mexico Departments of Economic Development, Workforce Solutions, and Environment, as well as the New Mexico Small Business Development Center have partnered to offer a series of Virtual Discussions for New Mexico Employers. The discussions are aimed at assisting businesses as they seek to reopen in compliance with Executive Health Orders.
Unemployment Insurance Operations Center closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System Available Online All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. The department urges claimants to plan accordingly.
Public Meeting Notice The New Mexico State Workforce Development Baord will hold virtual Zoom meeting Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
NMDWS receives grant for employment recovery for displaced workers All CARES Act benefits are 100% federally funded The U.S. Department of Labor has approved a National Dislocated Worker Grant in the amount of $3 million to the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS). The funding will provide employment recovery for displaced workers significantly affected by the spread of COVID-19, which will ultimately enable businesses and New Mexico residents to begin to recover from the negative economic impact to our state.