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  1. Washington DC
    Newsy is looking to speak with full-time and/or part-time gig workers who have relied on the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance during the pandemic. This is for a story on the programs that are set to expire at the end of the year if Congress doesn't pass another deal, and what that could mean for...
  2. Advice
    Let’s face it people, August job reports showed an improvement in recovery. 8.4% unemployment, last month it was 10.2%. I truly believe with these improvements, congress will throw away the stimulus plan all together. What do you think? I accepted it, it’s not going to happen. No stimulus checks...
  3. Washington DC
    Lots of news agencies reporting on this since this broke today... But Baltimore Sun did a decent job of summarizing the bill. On Wednesday, Hogan said the state submitted an application to the Federal Emergency Management Administration, or FEMA, for a grant that would pay $300 in extra...
  4. Advice
    I was wondering about the fate of the $1200 stimulus check because it’s not in the executive orders Trump signed. If in fact the Presidents’ wishes were to come to fruition, this means that many Americans who need the $1200 but cannot collect unemployment because they are working will not get...
  5. Washington DC
    News is reporting that the PUA Pandemic Unemployment Assistance negotiations between the Democrats and Republicans are making headway. While Dems are insisting the $600 additional payment stay in place until at least January 31st, the GOP has now raised their offer to $400 until January 31...
  6. Advice
    The $600 a week is over, as we have passed the July 25 date. My question is this: With Congress and the Senate negotiating a new amount for the FPUC enhanced weekly benefit, do you think that when they do agree with something and pass it into law that it will be retroactive? So let me give you...
  7. News
    Ride-share drivers say the pandemic has them facing dangerous working condition as they try to make ends meet By JOSHUA EMERSON SMITH JULY 24, 2020 6 AM Chuck Beckner begged his 71-year-old mother not to drive for Uber and Lyft during the pandemic. She didn't listen. Then COVID-19 took Billie...
  8. Advice
    Question for all us Rideshare Drivers getting Unemployment. Uber and Lyft are picking up again. So with that , and the enhanced 600 a week ending in a few weeks, do you believe we will be FORCED to go back to work? In other words , if gets back to normal levels on July 1, do you believe the EDD...
  9. Austin
    Work Search Requirement to be Reinstated for Unemployment Insurance on July 6 Date: June 16, 2020 Media Contact: Cisco Gamez Phone: 512-463-8556 Benefits will continue, but recipients must search for new jobs AUSTIN -The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) announced today that the work search...
  10. New Jersey
    Is every PUA applicant in NJ receiving only the minimum $231/week (aside from the $600)? I am, but would typically be making much more weekly. Does anyone know if unemployment plans on adjusting/backdating our amounts later on? I assumed what we would get would be based on 1099-K/MISC...
  11. San Diego
    The Democrats want to extend the $600 a week on top of unemployment Until January 2021. So, it is possible that the 600/week can go on for the remainder of 2020. What do you guys think about that? I am currently accepted into PUA, and because Uber won’t be returning to full busy levels by the...
  12. PUA

    New York City
    Hello my fellow driver brothers and sisters. After weeks of straggling of making the application for the PUA and waiting, finally I was approved as many of you and was paid for all the weeks since I stopped driving due to the pandemic. I was paid some $ + $600.00 and I am very happy to see that...
  13. News
    https://techcrunch.com/2020/05/11/rideshare-drivers-stage-caravan-protest-over-ubers-labor-practices/ Photo: Courtesy Andy Dufresne A caravan of protesters surround Uber San Francisco headquarters on Monday, May 11, 2020 to protest working conditions for the company's drivers. Around...
  14. Tampa
    I started driving for Uber in 2019. I also started collecting social security. I haven't driven since 3/11/20 because of COVID19. Can anyone tell me if I am eligible to apply for unemployment and if so, where do I go online to file? Thanks!
  15. San Francisco
    I been doing research too and no where can i find if we need to cancel our existing UI claim for when we need to apply on April 28th. I mean there’s just no info anywhere. Are you going to just apply on the 28th with the already existing 0 weekly and 0 max benefit claim? People say delete old...
  16. New York City
    Hey, I'm new to the forum and did my best to look for answers but couldn't so hoping someone who has been thru the same thing can help. I applied for Unemployment insurance about 2-3 weeks ago, finally got thru to someone yesterday and was told to fax both my 1099(which I did this morning) and...
  17. New York City
    📨 TLC-licensed drivers who may have lost earnings as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency should apply to the NYS Department of Labor for unemployment benefits. Drivers who are classified as employees by the NYS Department of Labor are eligible for traditional Unemployment...
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