Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in North Dakota
Whether 1099 contractors, gig workers and the self-employed can collect unemployment in North Dakota, and what misclassified workers can do.
Short answer: Each week you certify, you must tell Job Service whether you were self-employed. Report net self-employment income (including farming, ranching and commission earnings) for the week you earned it; Job Service North Dakota, Unemployment Insurance Claimant Guide
| Self-employed, 1099 and gig workers | Each week you certify, you must tell Job Service whether you were self-employed. Report net self-employment income (including farming, ranching and commission earnings) for the week you earned it; if you do not know the exact amount, estimate it using the minimum wage you listed with Job Service times the hours worked (not below the federal minimum wage), then send documentation when you know the actual amount. |
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Where to get help in North Dakota
More North Dakota unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your North Dakota Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment After Being Fired in North Dakota
- Unemployment After Quitting in North Dakota
- How Much Unemployment Pays in North Dakota
- How to File for Unemployment in North Dakota
- All North Dakota unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can self-employed or gig workers get unemployment in North Dakota?
Each week you certify, you must tell Job Service whether you were self-employed. Report net self-employment income (including farming, ranching and commission earnings) for the week you earned it; if you do not know the exact amount, estimate it using the minimum wage you listed with Job Service times the hours worked (not below the federal minimum wage), then send documentation when you know the actual amount.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.