DWD's COVID-19 Information
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Workforce Notices
WorkOne Location Update
WorkOne Location Update
WorkOne offices are open, serving customers in person, by appointment and virtually. As a reminder, individuals must apply for unemployment benefits online using a computer, tablet or smart phone. Online filing information can be found at www.Unemployment.IN.gov.
Employment and Career Services
Need help finding a job, want to explore careers or get career advice?
Call 1-888-436-9092 or use the chat at the bottom of the page (text option available) to talk with an expert and learn about the programs and services available through WorkOne Centers. Call Now
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Hoosier Talent Network
Access the image above or visit this page to find your next job!
Ultimate goal: helping Hoosiers take the next step—to get a new job quickly; get a better job through affordable or free education and training; or access other critical support.
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Latest Unemployment Insurance Information from DWD
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is reminding Hoosiers that applying for unemployment insurance benefits is completed electronically. Hoosiers can apply on a computer or smart phone.
For more information on unemployment insurance, visit Unemployment.IN.gov. There, Hoosiers can find the Claimant Handbook, Frequently Asked Questions, a link to online filing and more information. Please visit this site frequently for updated information. Click here for the top 8 reasons people wait for their claim.
COVID-19 UI Frequently Asked Questions for Claimants
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COVID-19 UI Frequently Asked Questions for Claimants (Spanish)
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COVID-19 UI Frequently Asked Questions for Employers
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COVID-19 UI Frequently Asked Questions for Employers (Spanish)
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- Media interviews featuring DWD Chief of Staff Josh Richardson
Media interviews featuring DWD Chief of Staff Josh Richardson
PODCAST: What you Need to Know about Unemployment Now
IBJ | Monday, April 6
CORONAVIRUS: IMPACT ON INDIANA JOBS
Inside INdiana Business | Monday, April 5
Indiana works on solution to process over 170,000 unemployment claims in past 2 weeks
Fox 59 | Wednesday, April 1
Vigo County unemployment taking direct hit due to COVID-19
WTWO/WAVW | Friday, March 27
How to file for unemployment in Indiana if you’ve lost your job during the coronavirus pandemic
Fox59 Channel 59 Indianapolis (Fox) | Wednesday, March 25
Experts say to file for employment as soon as possible in the wake of coronavirus layoffs
WSBT Channel 22 South Bend (CBS/Fox) | Tuesday, March 24
As unemployment claims surge, how Indiana's benefits compare to neighboring states
Indianapolis Star | Monday, March 23
Unemployed service workers look for solutions amid coronavirus outbreak
WTWO Channel 2 Terre Haute (NBC) | Monday, March 23
You may be eligible for unemployment and not know it
WISH TV Channel 8 Indianapolis | Thursday, March 19
Indiana Moves to Loosen Unemployment Eligibility
WIBC 93.1 FM Indianapolis | Wednesday, March 18
Need to file for unemployment? Hoosiers urged to seek benefits online
WRTV Channel 6 Indianapolis (ABC) | Tuesday, March 18
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Job Seeker Resources
Hoosier Talent Network and other DWD Job Search Resources
The Hoosier Talent Network is a new job matching and career planning site powered by Artificial Intelligence to help you quickly find the right job and uncover new opportunities. By understanding your skills and capabilities, the Hoosier Talent Network is able to unlock job and career opportunities based on your unique potential.
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Indiana Career Connect is the state’s most prominent online job board powered by the DWD. Includes listing from employers, posting from job seekers, and resources for both employers and candidates including job search apps.
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Use Indiana Career Explorer to explore jobs in demand, assess your skills, and develop a plan to get the education and training you need to begin planning for your future today.
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WorkOne Locations
WorkOne Location Update
WorkOne offices are open, serving customers in person, by appointment and virtually. As a reminder, individuals must apply for unemployment benefits online using a computer, tablet or smart phone. Online filing information can be found at www.Unemployment.IN.gov.
For the latest updates on the WorkOne locations in your region, be sure to check this section and the WorkOne Locations Map.
Employment and Career Services
Need help finding a job, want to explore careers or get career advice?
Call 1-888-436-9092 or use the chat at the bottom of the page (text option available) to talk with an expert and learn about the programs and services available through WorkOne Centers. Call Now
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Events and Job Fairs
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DWD Affected Programs & Policies
Adult Education
Grant Information
No new Applications for Adult Education and IELCE grant funding will be accepted for this grant competition. (The deadline was Friday, April 10, 2020.) Award notifications were to be announced before the beginning of the new program year, July 1, 2020. Go to Adult Ed Grants & Forms page.
For additional Adult Ed Updates, visit the Program Policy & Guidance page
Office for Career and Technical Schools
COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Accreditation Information
OCTS is charged with insuring that “the premises and conditions under which the students work and study are sanitary, healthful, and safe according to modern standards.” (IC 22-4.1-21-23 (6)) For additional information, visit the OCTS page.
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Resources
Indiana Resources
IN State Department of Health:
https://www.in.gov/isdh/
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Home page: https://coronavirus.IN.gov
Unemployment Insurance
Indiana Unemployment
Additional Assistance Resources
Employment and Career Services
Need help finding a job, want to explore careers or get career advice? Call 1-888-436-9092 to talk with an expert and learn about the programs and services available through WorkOne Centers. Call Now
Hoosiers by the Numbers
This page compiles some of the most useful data available to understand the size, scale and scope of the COVID-19 pandemic. http://www.hoosierdata.in.gov/covid19.asp
YourNextStepIn.org
Your Next Step is here to support Hoosiers like you. Whether you need help finding a job, learning new skills, furthering your education or securing emergency aid to get back on your feet, Your Next Step starts here. Brought to you by the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet, employers, policymakers and other key state and local partners.
Workers' Compensation
Worker's Compensation Board of Indiana: https://www.in.gov/wcb/
General Resources
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council
Interagency Statement on Pandemic Planning. This guidance reminds financial institutions that business continuity plans should address the threat of a pandemic outbreak and its potential impact on the delivery of critical financial services.
Johns Hopkins Center for Systems Science and Engineering
Interactive map. Shows the coronavirus spread in real-time.
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Coronavirus Resource Center. This resource page supports the public, business community and insurance professionals understand and manage the risks of the current outbreak of COVID-19.
Society for Human Resource Management
Coronavirus Information and FAQs. This document and the FAQs are intended to provide general information about the novel coronavirus, including how it is transmitted and how you can prevent infection. It does not constitute legal advice on this topic.
NASWA Resources
https://www.naswa.org/resources/coronavirus
Federal Gov. Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/
U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
COVID-19 website. This provides infection prevention information specifically for workers and employers. OSHA is actively reviewing and responding to any complaints regarding workplace protection from novel coronavirus, as well as conducting outreach activities.
Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19. The guidance, developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is designed to help companies respond in the event of coronavirus in the workplace.
Wage and Hour Division
COVID-19 or Other Public Health Emergencies website. This provides information on common issues employers and employees face when responding to COVID-19, including effects on wages and hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act and job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Workers’ Compensation
Guidance for federal employees and outlines Federal Employees’ Compensation Act coverage as it relates to the novel coronavirus.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
https://www.eeoc.gov/
International Resources
World Health Organization
COVID-19 advice for the public: Myth busters.
Getting your workplace ready. This document provides tips to take action to contain the COVID-19 outbreak for businesses and employers.
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