Moving forward, 5. The 2. If you were receiving benefits through one of these programs, here are four steps you can take now that pandemic UI programs have expired. But if you believe you qualify for either program and never filed a claim, or missed a week of certification, you still have time to submit your information. Though Congress has made no moves to extend pandemic UI, some advocates have suggested those on PUA and PEUC continue to certify in the event the programs are renewed, as they have been in the past.
Tapia doesn't recommend this, however, and says workers most likely won't even have the ability to do so on state UI websites. If they did, retroactivity would be something they would decide. Long-term unemployed workers who lost PEUC in some states may be eligible for continued aid by moving over to Extended Benefits , EB, a federally funded aid program that kicks in depending on their state's unemployment rate.
EB will remain on for up to 13 weeks of additional jobless aid to eligible residents in Connecticut, New Jersey and New Mexico. Eligibility requirements for EB differ from PEUC, so you may have to apply for the new program separately with your state, or you may be moved over automatically if you qualify.
You can check your state's labor department for specific information. There are still a few federal relief programs in place to aid those who are struggling, including monthly advance child tax credit payments ; increased Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP , benefits; emergency rental relief ; and the pause on federal student loan payments.
The grassroots advocacy organization ExtendPUA has a resource page for additional financial, career and mental health resources, which goes beyond government assistance and includes help for things like utilities, Wi-Fi, UI claims disputes and "lots of mutual aid," says ExtendPUA Executive Director Stephanie Freed.
All claimants participating in PEUC will still be required to claim weeks on a biweekly basis, certifying that they remain unemployed and are able and available for work during the weeks they are receiving PEUC. Unemployed Floridians who have exhausted their state Reemployment benefits will be notified with the next steps for PEUC.
Disclaimer: The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their employees on the payroll during the COVID pandemic. This constitutes fraud under the CARES Act, and an individual who obtains benefits through fraud is ineligible for any additional benefit payments, must pay back the benefits, and is subject to criminal prosecution under 18 U. PEUC now ends April 10, PUA now ends April 10, Place holder heading Place holder content.
PUA Pandemic Unemployment Assistance PUA This program provides up to 39 weeks of Reemployment Assistance benefits to individuals who are self-employed, independent contractors, certain non-profit employees and gig economy workers, as well as to individuals working part-time, or who otherwise would not qualify for regular state Reemployment Assistance benefits under state or federal law or PEUC.
Apply Here If you worked in , please provide one of the following : Federal Tax Return Forms Final pay stub in Financial Statements If you did not work in , please provide one of the following: If working for an employer Jan. Important Note None of the benefits described above, nor Reemployment Assistance benefits of any kind, are available to employees who quit their job without good cause, refuse to return to work or refuse to receive full-time pay.
Disclaimer The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their employees on the payroll during the COVID pandemic. Specifically, if the furlough is temporary, the claimant remains job attached, and is expected to return to work, but they do not have a return to work date, then they are exempt from the work search requirement," DEO told Spectrum News.
It appears the exemption will only be provided to those who obtain an employer letter confirming furlough status. If the Department is requiring documentation, this may be requested as fact finding.
In summary: A person who is furloughed must get a letter from their employer confirming their furlough status and when they will return to work. For context, 25 weeks since the start of June would be early December, so those standards will apply to those who have been collecting unemployment since December For those people, most are earning benefits that calculate below minimum wage, so any minimum wage job offer would likely be considered a viable offer by DEO.
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is making it easier for employers to report to the state people who have turned down job offers.
It posted FAQs , outlining answers to a series of questions including:. Business owners say no one wants to work. Registration is open to all claimants. Employ Florida and CareerSource provide job seekers with free jobs services such as job search assistance, resume proofing, and grants and financial assistance for job skill training programs.
Under normal circumstances, a person would have to wait one week after applying for unemployment benefits before becoming eligible to receive them. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order during the pandemic waiving this rule in an effort to speed up benefit distribution. The amount of unemployment benefits an individual may qualify for is based upon earnings in prior quarters of the year. Each quarter, individuals are required to update certain income information. Below is step-by-step instructions on what these claimants will need to do to ensure there is no break in receiving benefits.
DEO, in partnership with the Department of Children and Families DCF , provide additional opportunities and resources for Florida families who need additional assistance.
Resources include food assistance for low-income households, medical assistance, and temporary financial assistance to families who qualify. For more information, click here. Florida became the 23 rd state in the nation to move to shut off extended federal unemployment benefits. Business owners and lobbyists across the U. Some governors have touted offering incentives for those who return to the workforce, but DeSantis said in late May he's not in favor of that idea.
The move came after the state announced private-sector employment increased by 18, jobs in April, with more than , jobs postings online. Jobless Floridians argue that the benefits are critical in helping them make ends meet as they try to reenter the workforce. Wages have long been a focal point, at least in Central Florida, where the economy is anchored by many low-wage tourism jobs. Low wages and a lack of affordable housing has put many families in prolong positions of financial stress.
While Florida will cut off extended benefits, funding and operations will continue for three remaining federal unemployment program. Claimants continue to express frustration over extended wait times, locked claims, fraud, and payments that are missing for months.
On June 23, , Florida DEO announced another data breach , this one spanning more than a month, impacting nearly 58, people. DEO said it is taking steps to better secure the system and providing those affected with a one-year subscription to identity theft protection services. Another major issue as tax filing deadlines have passed, is that many claimants say they have also not gotten their G tax forms. DEO said people who have received incorrect G tax forms or are still looking for their form can fill out an inquiry at GRequest.
With the individual tax filing deadly already passed, the Internal Revenue Service posted a guide on options for those still missing G forms. Have claim troubles? Let us know with this survey. Questions and situations below provide a range of issues, and whenever possible specific steps or insight for solutions. This online resource continues to be updated with additional features for claimants and employers to notify DEO of instances of Reemployment Assistance fraud or identity theft, provide documentation to DEO, and houses several resourceful materials for claimants or employers who have additional questions.
If you need more help or answers to questions, fill out the Spectrum News Unemployment Assistance Form. How exactly do I do that?
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