Unemployment Benefits for Military Spouses After Relocation

Unemployment Benefits for Military Spouses After Relocation

Spouses of active duty service members who lose their job because the military relocated the family to a new duty station are eligible to collect North Dakota unemployment benefits.

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Last checked: 2026-05-21

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Spouses of active duty service members who lose their job because the military relocated the family to a new duty station are eligible to collect North Dakota unemployment benefits. This benefit was established by state law to protect military spouses from being penalized for employment gaps caused by military-ordered moves.

Restrictions

Confirmed as enacted state law in the referenced legislative summary. Military spouses who leave employment due to a military-ordered relocation are expressly eligible for ND unemployment insurance. Contact Job Service North Dakota (jobsnd.com) to file a claim.

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