Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program requires weekly certification through uimn.org to receive each payment. Minnesota certifies weekly — each week must be completed within the specified Sunday-to-Saturday certification window. Minnesota's uimn.org portal is efficient and mobile-friendly, making weekly certification straightforward. Missing a certification window forfeits that week's payment at Minnesota's up to $948/week benefit level.
- Weekly certification at uimn.org. Certify each week within the Sunday-to-Saturday window — don't wait until Sunday.
- Report all wages earned during the week. Log your 3 required employer contacts before certifying.
- Minnesota's earnings disregard allows partial benefits when working part-time — report all earnings accurately.
Always verify exact numbers, deadlines, and forms on the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program's official website – this page provides general guidance, not state-specific legal advice.
What Minnesota Asks Each Week
During your uimn.org weekly certification, Minnesota asks: Did you work or earn any money? Were you able and available to work? Did you refuse any job offer? Did you make your 3 employer contacts? Answer every question accurately. Minnesota UIMN cross-checks certification answers against employer wage records quarterly — at Minnesota's $948/week level, inaccurate reporting creates significant overpayment liability. Log your 3 work search contacts before you begin your weekly certification.
Part-Time Work and Partial Benefits
Working part-time while on Minnesota UI is permitted and can maximize your total income. Minnesota applies an earnings disregard: the first $75 or 25% of your weekly benefit amount (whichever is greater) is not counted against your benefit. Earnings above that threshold reduce your benefit dollar-for-dollar. Report all gross wages earned during the week — Minnesota's formula keeps partial benefits above $0 for most part-time earnings situations. Continue certifying every week, even when fully employed, until you are stable in full-time work.
Frequently Asked Questions
- I missed my Minnesota UIMN weekly certification. What do I do?
- Log into uimn.org immediately and check whether the week is still available for late certification. Contact Minnesota UIMN at 651-296-3644 if the window has closed — good cause exceptions (illness, documented system outage) may allow a missed week to be processed. Continue certifying all subsequent weeks on time. A single missed week at $948 represents a significant loss — pursue the exception process even if uncertain whether it will be granted.
- I worked two part-time shifts this week in Minnesota and earned $948. How does that affect my benefit?
- Minnesota's earnings disregard: the first $75 or 25% of your WBA (whichever is greater) doesn't reduce your benefit. If your WBA is $700, 25% is $175 — so the first $175 of your $400 earnings is ignored. The remaining $225 reduces your benefit dollar-for-dollar: $700 minus $225 = $475 for that week. Report the $400 earned in uimn.org at your weekly certification. The exact formula varies based on your specific WBA — Minnesota UIMN calculates the reduction automatically from your reported earnings.
- uimn.org is down and my certification deadline is today. What do I do?
- Call Minnesota UIMN immediately: 651-296-3644 (Twin Cities) or 1-877-898-9090 (Greater Minnesota). Minnesota UIMN can process your weekly certification by phone when the online system is unavailable. Document the call — date, time, and representative name. If you reach voicemail, leave a detailed message. uimn.org typically has scheduled maintenance windows on weekend nights — check for maintenance notices in advance and certify earlier in the week to avoid deadline conflicts.
- My Minnesota employer is sending me a 1099 for freelance work I did this week. Do I report it for UI purposes?
- Yes — report the gross amount of freelance earnings you earned (not invoiced or expected to be paid) during the certification week. Minnesota evaluates wages when earned. If the work was done this week, report it this week regardless of when you'll be paid or receive a 1099. Failing to report freelance earnings while certified as unemployed is an overpayment. At Minnesota's benefit levels, the financial exposure from unreported earnings is significant.
- I'm on Minnesota UI and got a job offer but it's part-time, at lower pay. Do I have to take it?
- Minnesota evaluates job offers based on suitability — whether the position is reasonably comparable to your prior work considering wages, hours, working conditions, and your skills. Early in your claim, Minnesota gives claimants more latitude to decline positions substantially below their prior compensation. Later in your benefit period, the range of suitable work expands. Do not refuse suitable work — this disqualifies your UI payment for that week and potentially longer. If you decline an offer, be prepared to explain why it was not suitable when you certify that week in uimn.org.