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jmg257

(11,996 posts)
7. UI is pretty basic. Under normal circumstance, if you are able to work, and are offered
Thu Apr 30, 2020, 10:18 AM
Apr 2020

employment, you are supposed to take it and are not eligible.

If you get vacation pay, you don't collect UI, if you get sick pay, you don't get UI.

If you now work part time, you are not eligible for those hours.

The PUA may help, if you don't qualify for regular UI...


Overview
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is a federal program that was included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The program provides support for Americans who are unable to work due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but do not qualify for traditional Unemployment Insurance (UI).

Through the CARES Act, if you qualify for PUA, you will also be eligible to receive:

Up to 39 weeks of PUA benefits.
An additional $600/week until 7/31/2020.
The best way to apply is online. DOL has a streamlined application that allows you to apply for either traditional UI or PUA, depending on their eligibility. You do not have to complete a separate application for PUA.
Eligibility
You should apply if you are unable to work as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and any of the following apply to you:

Self-employed;
Independent contractor;
Work for an app-based company (i.e. “gig worker”);
Farmer;
Diagnosed with COVID-19 or have COVD-19 symptoms and are seeking a diagnosis;
Living with a household member who has been diagnosed with COVID-19;
Providing care for a family or household member diagnosed with COVID-19;
Primary caregiver for a child unable to attend school or another facility due to COVID-19;
Unable to reach place of employment due to an imposed quarantine or were advised by a medical provider to self-quarantine due to COVID-19;
Scheduled to commence new employment but cannot reach the workplace as a direct result of COVID-19;
Became a major breadwinner because the head of the household died from COVID-19;
Quit a job as a direct result of COVID-19;
Place of employment closed as a direct result of COVID-19;
Have insufficient work history and affected by COVID-19;
Otherwise not qualified for regular or extended UI benefits and affected by COVID-19
You will not be eligible for PUA if you can telework, or if you are receiving paid sick leave or other paid leave benefits (regardless of meeting a category listed above).
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