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The NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJ DOL) via the Division of Unemployment Insurance (DUI) manages the state’s unemployment insurance program. This includes retroactive payments for the now expired pandemic unemployment programs. New Jersey ANCHOR property tax rebates Like many states, New Jersey is rolling out a tax …
The IRS recently reported that the bulk of economic stimulus check payments have now been officially distributed. And in many cases the funds have already been used by eligible recipients to buy necessities or splurge on electronics and toys to keep entertained while stuck at home. So for those who …
The NY Department of Labor (DOL) is the main agency tasked with managing the state’s unemployment insurance program, including processing claims and paying benefits for the federally funded enhanced UI benefit programs. With the expiry of pandemic unemployment programs, only traditional state unemployment is now available for new claimants. Details …
The Arizona (AZ) Department of Economic Security (DES) is the state agency that manages unemployment insurance programs and payouts, including the enhanced unemployment programs which have been recently extended again per the updates below. Note: DES has mailed 1099-G tax forms to those who received unemployment benefits in 2021. You …
Despite a relatively health economy and plenty of jobs on offer many potential workers are not going back to work full time – either by choice or by circumstance. A common question I get from those in this situation is whether they will still be eligible for unemployment benefits if …
With the expiry of federal enhanced unemployment benefit programs like PUA, PEUC, $300 FPUC and $100 MEUC in all states, there has been considerable chatter around what happens next and if missing or back payments are still being made. While the pandemic unemployment stimulus programs are unlikely to be resurrected …
House democrats, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have passed (208 to 199 on May 15) another stimulus bill in Congress, called the HEROES act, which includes a new round of stimulus check (economic impact) payments of $1,200 per individual and $2,400 for couples. This is the same as the current …
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) manages the states’ unemployment insurance program and for years, Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation (UC) system has been a source of frustration for many residents. You can see the comments forum at the end of this article for some examples of the reported issues …
Note: The PUA program ended on September 6, 2021. While retroactive payments were made (see sections below) for several months following this date, no new or further pandemic related benefits were paid. Currently, only traditional state unemployment benefits are available to unemployed claimants. Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program overview The …
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) manages the states’ unemployment insurance program, systems and benefit processing/payments. See further details below, summarized for simplicity from the IDES site, on the currently available unemployment benefits and now expired enhanced pandemic benefits. Please also see the many comments in the forum at the end …
With a slowing economy, government and private sector reductions in force, and likely recession around the corner you may get into work one of these days and hear that your employer needs to cut costs and your position has been made redundant. Are you prepared for this scenario and its …
With the expiry of pandemic unemployment programs (PUA, PEUC and $300 FPUC) and resurgence of COVID-Omicron cases, many workers are asking if they would qualify for unemployment if they are unable to work and/or face a full or partial loss of income. Under the Pandemic programs, the answer was YES …
With a general slowing of the economy it is at times like this we need to most careful of protecting our financial livelihood, which for most people is derived from their jobs. Positions that seemed safe just a few months ago are at risk due to company collapses and corporate …
The Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) oversees the unemployment insurance (UI) program in Massachusetts which provides temporary income assistance to eligible worker. DUA also determines and collects employer contributions to the UI program. See further details below on currently available unemployment benefits and the now expired pandemic enhanced benefits. 2022-2023 …