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Today, 4/3/2020, from http://jfs.ohio.gov/ouio/CoronavirusAndUI.stm
Question 12:When will independent contractors be able to take advantage of the new unemployment laws? My finance is a hair stylist who works for herself and hasn't been able to collect any money in 3+ weeks.
Answer: The new federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program will provide up to 39 weeks of benefits to self-employed workers, 1099 tax filers, and some other individuals who previously were not eligible for unemployment benefits. The benefit amount will be similar to traditional unemployment benefits, plus an additional $600. The program's effective date is Jan. 27 through Dec. 31.
This is a new program, which we look forward to implementing. Like other states, Ohio is waiting for further guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor on how to operationalize it. Once it is up and running, retroactive benefits will be provided. We will share more information as soon as we have it.
Question 12:When will independent contractors be able to take advantage of the new unemployment laws? My finance is a hair stylist who works for herself and hasn't been able to collect any money in 3+ weeks.
Answer: The new federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program will provide up to 39 weeks of benefits to self-employed workers, 1099 tax filers, and some other individuals who previously were not eligible for unemployment benefits. The benefit amount will be similar to traditional unemployment benefits, plus an additional $600. The program's effective date is Jan. 27 through Dec. 31.
This is a new program, which we look forward to implementing. Like other states, Ohio is waiting for further guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor on how to operationalize it. Once it is up and running, retroactive benefits will be provided. We will share more information as soon as we have it.
