Unemployment Benefits FAQs Regarding COVID-19
Updated: 2020-11-02 14:00 EDT Congress passed new legislation to expand unemployment benefits. What does this legislation do and when will benefits be available? The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (CARES Act) includes three key programs for workers affected by the Coronavirus. 1. Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC)Will provide an additional $600 […]
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Federal Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program Has Expired The federal lost wages assistance (LWA) program that was offered as a supplement to unemployment benefits for the weeks ending August 1, 2020 through September 5, 2020 has expired.
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Due to overwhelming call volume, we have increased our agency staff to better respond to your email inquiries. For better response times we recommend using email contact over the telephone, when possible. DOL Services Information List of onsite, virtual, and hybrid services available by appointment. Breaking News Work search requirements for Unemployment Insurance benefits recipients […]
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END OF FEDERAL PANDEMIC BENEFITSPer the American Rescue Plan Act, federal pandemic benefit programs including Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation (MEUC), and Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) expired on Monday, September 6, 2021. The duration of these federal benefit programs was determined by Congress, and Delaware does […]
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