North Dakota Layoff Resources
If you have been laid off in North Dakota, start here for unemployment, health coverage, basic-needs assistance, workforce services, and help with possible workplace problems.
Eligibility varies by program, so use the official links below for current rules and applications.
Unemployment Benefits and Filing
North Dakota Unemployment Insurance may provide temporary income if you lost work through no fault of your own. File a weekly certification for every week you want benefits, report all work and earnings, and complete the work-search requirements shown in your claim unless Job Service tells you that you are exempt.
- North Dakota unemployment information
- File or manage an unemployment claim
- North Dakota work-search and eligibility information
- Unemployment assistance: 701-328-4995
Layoff-Notice Protections
North Dakota does not have a separate state mini-WARN law that expands federal thresholds. Federal WARN may require 60 days of advance notice for certain large layoffs or plant closings. North Dakota Rapid Response can provide reemployment and training help.
Health-Insurance Coverage
Losing job-based insurance usually creates a special enrollment opportunity. Compare HealthCare.gov coverage, North Dakota Medicaid, and COBRA before choosing.
- HealthCare.gov
- North Dakota Medicaid
- Apply for public benefits and health coverage
- COBRA continuation coverage
Food, Cash, Childcare, Utility, and Local Assistance
North Dakota’s Self-Service Portal is the main starting point for food, medical, cash, childcare, and other assistance. LIHEAP may help with home-energy costs. For local food, housing, utility, and emergency help, use FirstLink 211.
- North Dakota Self-Service Portal
- North Dakota Child Care Assistance Program
- North Dakota LIHEAP
- FirstLink 211
- Dial 211
- North Dakota housing resources
Workforce and Reemployment Services
Job Service North Dakota Workforce Centers provide no-cost employment and training services, including résumé help, career guidance, veteran services, computer access, and information about training assistance.
Workplace Problems and Legal Help
The North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights handles certain unpaid-wage claims, generally subject to a two-year filing period. Employment-discrimination complaints under state law generally must be filed with the department within 300 days.
- File a North Dakota wage complaint
- North Dakota wage-and-hour information
- North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights
- File a North Dakota discrimination complaint
- File an EEOC charge
Civil legal help
Last Reviewed: August 2026