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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Updated: 2021-01-29 10:00 EDT On December 28, 2020, the President of the United States signed the Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act of 2020 (CAA). This legislation extends the UC programs created by the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into 2021. The CAA also added a new unemployment program – the Mixed […]
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Updated: 2020-05-11 10:00 EDT Steps to registering for Pandemic Unemployed Assistance (PUA), for the self-employed and independent contractors. STEP 1: Apply For traditional UI Benefits. Get started by visiting the website, ui.delawareworks.com STEP 2: Recieve a denial letter or monetary determination of zero or insufficient wages. STEP 3: Receive a confirmation letter in the mail […]
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Updated: 2021-01-29 10:00 EDT The CARES Act creates a new temporary federal program called Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). The federal government has renewed the PUA program by providing an additional 11 of benefits, for a total of up to 50 weeks of unemployment benefits to individuals not eligible for regular unemployment insurance benefits (UI) or […]
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BENEFIT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONCERNING YOUR PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE (PUA) CLAIM INTRODUCTION You have filed a claim for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) with the State of Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance. The purpose of the information provided below is to inform you of your rights and responsibilities under Delaware Unemployment Insurance law and federal PUA […]
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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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