About Us Site Index Contact Us Home  > Unemployment Services  >  Weekly Claims Procedures Weekly Claims Procedures   Weekly claim certifications can be filed online or by phone. Failure to file your weekly claim certification in a timely manner as instructed can affect your benefits. A week begins on Sunday and ends on Saturday. You must file your weekly claims certification after the week has ended, but before the next week begins at 12:01 am on Sunday. Example: If you are filing for week-ending January 17, 2009, you must call or file online before 12:01 am on Sunday, January 25, 2009.  Weekly Claim Certification filing Online   You may choose to file your current weekly claim certification online through MDES’ ACCESS MS system.  .  You must login with your user id and password or establish a new user id and password if you are not a current user.  Weekly Claims by PHONE   Mississippi’s Interactive Telephone System (MITS) is a telephone processing system that allows you to file your weekly claim certifications by telephone.  MITS is easy to use and will guide you through each option, providing step-by-step instructions regarding your responses.  You may call MITS outside of normal business hours.  Instructions are available in English and Spanish. You may file your weekly certification by phone at 601-321-1835 or 1-866-946-6487. For complete instructions on MITS claims procedures see MDES’ Interactive Telephone System:   in English en Espanola     There are service centers that offer programs and resources geared toward your job seeking and claim needs.   Find a WIN Job Center   UI Claimant Handbook   Eligibility Review   How To File For Benefits   Other States' Labor Sites   Report Fraud   Where can I go to file a claim?   What is the maximum weekly benefit amount?   How long will it take to get my first check?   What are the eligibility requirements?   What is an Eligibility Review?   All FAQs   Mississippi.gov   USDOL   Privacy & Security Disclaimer | Accessibility Policy | Internal Security The Mississippi Department of Employment Security is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.