Yes. Montana is extending unemployment benefits to individuals who are told to leave work without pay due to COVID-19. Even if your employer tells you that you can return to work when the business reopens, you are eligible for unemployment benefits. To apply, visit https://montanaworks.gov/ or call the Unemployment Insurance Division at (406) 444-2545.
To learn more, read our article “COVID-19 and Unemployment Benefits” on MontanaLawHelp.org. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, try our smart search bar. Or call the Montana Legal Services Association HelpLine at 1 (800) 666-6899. Support free legal information for all Montanans at mtlsa.org/donate/.
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