Minnesota Unemployment Insurance
What to expect if you file for unemployment benefits in Minnesota
Max weekly benefit
$857
Max duration
26 weeks
Max total benefit
$22,282
How benefit is calculated50% of AWW, max 50% state AWW
Waiting weekNo waiting week
StateMinnesota (MN)
About Minnesota unemployment insurance
In Minnesota, the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $857 and benefits can last up to 26 weeks. Your actual benefit amount depends on your wage history — 50% of aww, max 50% state aww.
To qualify, you must have lost your job through no fault of your own (layoffs qualify; quitting or being fired for cause typically does not). You must be actively searching for work each week you claim benefits.
File as soon as possible after your last day — there is typically a 2–4 week processing delay between filing and receiving your first payment.