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• Coronavirus Advice for Consumers

  Materials for consumer from the Federal Trade Commission about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Scams. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission

• CORONAVIRUS UPDATE - Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

  Information on measures in place to combat the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia Content Detail

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  Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

• Returning to Work During Coronavirus

  Answers to some frequently asked questions from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia about returning to work following a shutdown during the COVID-19 crisis. Content Detail

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  Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

• Guide on Applying for Unemployment Compensation

  Unemployment Compensation benefits help you replace your income when you have lost work through no fault of your own. Generally, you must be a W2 worker and have enough work history from the last 18 months to qualify for unemployment compensation benefits. However, after a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision, app based gig drivers are also now eligible for state unemployment compensation. This guide explains how to apply for benefits. Content Detail

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  Philadelphia Legal Assistance

• How to File for Unemployment Compensation During Coronavirus

  If you lost your job or your hours were cut because of coronavirus (COVID-19), you should apply for unemployment compensation at: https://www.uc.pa.gov, or call the statewide toll-free number: 888-313-7284. Content Detail

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  Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania

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• Learn how to file for unemployment benefits online (Video)

  Informative video describing how to file for unemployment compensation benefits online in Pennsylvania. Read More

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  Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry

• Unemployment Benefits - Guide

  This guide will help you navigate the process of applying for unemployment compensation and connect you with additional resources available as part of the federal and state response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Content Detail

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  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

• Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

  Information from Philadelphia Legal Assistance on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). PUA is available to workers who are not eligible for regular Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation. This including independent contractors or freelancers; self-employed business owners; gig workers; workers without enough work history to qualify for regular unemployment benefits; and individuals without a work history who had a job offer that was withdrawn due to COVID-19 or that they cannot start because of COVID-19. Content Detail

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  Philadelphia Legal Assistance

• What's wrong with my UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIM? -- TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

  This troubleshooting guide explains common issues that many claimants may experience with unemployment compensation claims and offers suggested action steps that can help speed up the process or fix the issue. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry

• How to Choose your Reason for Separation on the UC Application

  When you apply for Unemployment Compensation you have to state a "reason for separation" Here are common scenarios during the coronavirus crisis to help you figure out what to select under "reason for separation". Content Detail

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  Philadelphia Legal Assistance

• Income Reporting: Working Part-Time and Collecting Partial Unemployment Benefits

  Information on your obligation to report any income earned while receiving Partial Unemployment Compensation benefits. Read More

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  Philadelphia Legal Assistance

• Income Reporting: Working Part-Time and Collecting Unemployment Benefits

  Information on your obligation to report any income earned while receiving Unemployment Compensation benefits. Read More

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  Philadelphia Legal Assistance

• Pandemic Unemployment Assistance FAQs

  Answers to frequently asked questions about eligibility for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance in Pennsylvania. Content Detail

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  Philadelphia Legal Assistance

• Unemployment Compensation and COVID-19

  Resources and information from Philadelphia Legal Assistance for Pensylvanians seeking unemployment compensation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Content Detail

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  Philadelphia Legal Assistance

• Unemployment Compensation in Pennsylvania FAQs

  Answers to common questions about Unemployment Compensation, including issues arising during the COVID-19 crisis from Philadelphia Legal Assistance. Content Detail

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  Philadelphia Legal Assistance