Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) Commissioner Catherine Muñoz announced that beginning Dec. 10, 2024, DOLWD will implement a new identity (ID) verification security feature as part of the online Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits claim application process. This new feature will prevent fraud or misuse of the UI program and improve customer experience when filing a claim.

Source: https://www.frontiersman.com/alaska-to-implement-online-identity-verification-option-for-individuals-filing-for-unemployment-insurance-benefits/article_22831372-b68c-11ef-b6d3-97aef6fe99a2.html