Chapter

Unemployment Compensation

Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-1— Citation and purpose
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-3— Public policy
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-5— Suspension under federal conditions [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-7— Suspension under state conditions
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-9— Refunds upon termination
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-11— Definitions [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-13— Reciprocal arrangements
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-15— Non-liability of state
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-17— Representation in court
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-19— Penalties; when overpayment of benefits occurs; reciprocity with other states in collection of overpayment [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-21— Saving clause
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-101— Organization [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-103— §§ 71-5-103 and 71-5-105. Repealed
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-107— Executive officer [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-109— Board of review [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-111— Employment security administration fund [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-112— Funds to clear through state treasury; laws governing expenditures [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-113— Funds received from the Social Security Board [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-114— Special employment security administration fund [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-115— Duties and powers of executive director [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-116— Annual report tracking data from contractors to be used to improve workforce training programs
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-117— Regulations and general rules [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-119— Publication [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-121— Personnel [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-123— Advisory councils [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-125— Promotion of employment [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-127— Records and reports; confidentiality of information [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-129— Destruction of useless records [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-131— Privileged communications [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-133— Failure to produce records [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-135— Failure to make reports [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-137— Oaths and witnesses [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-139— Subpoenas [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-141— Protection against self-incrimination [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-143— State-federal cooperation [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-145.1235— 1235 Echelon Parkway named the Henry J. Kirksey Building
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-201— State employment service [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-203— Financing
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-351— Payment of contributions; participation in the Mississippi Level Payment Plan (MLPP)
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-353— Rate of contributions; reduction in contribution rate for certain employers; distribution of contributions; suspension of Workforce Enhancement Training contributions under certain circumstances
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-355— Modified rates
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-357— Regulations governing nonprofit organizations [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-359— Regulations governing state boards, instrumentalities, and political subdivisions [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-361— Period, election, and termination
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-363— Interest on past due contributions
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-365— Failure to make reports and pay contributions
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-367— Collection by warrant
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-369— Jeopardy assessment and warrant
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-371— Liability of sheriff for failure to execute warrant
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-373— Defaulting employer
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-375— Contributions a lien
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-377— Priorities under legal dissolutions or distributions
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-379— Collection by suit
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-381— No injunction allowed to restrain collection
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-383— Refunds
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-385— Requesting permission to file reports in special format; regulations; penalty
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-387— Contributions to the unemployment compensation fund by certain Indian tribes under Federal Unemployment Tax Act
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-389— Setoff against tax refunds for debts owed to Mississippi Department of Employment Security; submission of debts to Department of Revenue; notice to debtor; transfer of funds to Department of Revenue; hearings; appeals; confidentiality
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-391— Use of administrative funds for payment of fees associated with receipt of electronic payments
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-451— Establishment and control [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-453— Accounts and deposits
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-455— Withdrawals
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-457— Unemployment trust fund used for payment of administrative expenses [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-459— Management of funds upon discontinuance of unemployment trust fund
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-501— Payment
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-503— Weekly benefit amount
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-505— Weekly compensation for unemployment
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-506— Advice to claimants as to taxation of benefits; change of withholding status; deduction and withholding of tax
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-507— Duration
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-509— Seasonal workers
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-511— Eligibility conditions [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-513— Disqualifications [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-515— Filing
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-516— Disclosure of child support obligations on claim for benefits; deduction and withholding from benefit
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-517— Initial determination [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-519— Appeals [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-521— Appeal tribunals
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-523— Board of review [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-525— Procedure [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-527— Witness fees
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-529— Appeal to courts [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-531— Court review [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-533— Appeal by commission
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-535— Waiver of rights void
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-537— Limitation of fees
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-539— No assignment of benefits; exemptions
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-541— Construction [Repealed effective July 1, 2023]
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-543— Authorization to waive recovery of benefits paid to ineligible persons under certain circumstances
Miss. Code Ann. § 71-5-545— Self-Employment Assistance Program