IWD to Reimplement Work Search Requirements Next Month

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) announced last week the work search requirement for those seeking unemployment benefits will be reinstated for claimants–with a few exceptions related to COVID-19–on Sept. 8. IWD initially waived the requirement earlier this year as unemployment numbers soared when businesses were forced to close. According to IWD’s website, “The work search must be a reasonable and honest effort to find suitable work and claimants must complete a minimum of two job contacts a week.” There are currently 58,000 jobs available according to IWD. For more details on the work search requirements, click here.