Unemployment Benefits Program

Filing and determination of eligibility for Unemployment Benefits is handled by our partners at the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Division of Employment Security (DES). As a requirement of receiving Unemployment Benefits, you may be instructed to go to a Missouri Job Center for 4-week reporting.

Missouri Job Centers only handle reemployment and training. Questions dealing specifically with your Unemployment Benefits must be directed to DES staff.

Filing and determination of eligibility for Unemployment Benefits is handled by our partners at the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Division of Employment Security (DES). As a requirement of receiving Unemployment Benefits, you may be instructed to go to a Missouri Job Center for 4-week reporting.

Missouri Job Centers only handle reemployment and training. Questions dealing specifically with your Unemployment Benefits must be directed to DES staff.

Helpful Links:

File a claim by phone at one of the below
Regional Call Centers (RCC):

Jefferson City RCC
Local Calling Area: 573-751-9040
Outside Local Calling Area: 800-320-2519

Kansas City RCC
Local Calling Area: 816-889-3101
Outside Local Calling Area: 800-320-2519

Springfield RCC
Local Calling Area: 417-895-6851
Outside Local Calling Area: 800-320-2519

St. Louis RCC
Local Calling Area: 314-340-4950
Outside Local Calling Area: 800-320-2519