Vision Statement: To promote economic vitality, safety, and fairness for Missouri’s businesses and workers
The Division of Employment Security (DES) supports the Department's vision statement by administering the state’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) program. In Missouri, it is a joint state-federal program funded solely through tax contributions paid by employers, so no deductions are made from employees’ paychecks for this insurance. All tax contributions are deposited into the Missouri Unemployment Compensation Fund (UTF). Payments of benefits under the regular UI program are made from the UTF to eligible claimants.
For Employers
Contact
Division of Employment Security
P.O. Box 59
Jefferson City, MO 65104-0059
Fax: 573-751-9730
Claimant Contact: 800-320-2519 or submit a request
Employer Contact: 573-751-1995 or submit a request
Confidential Records Request:
confidentialrequest@labor.mo.gov
About the Director
Vacant - Division of Employment Security Director