COVID-19 - Employment Issues and Unemployment Benefits
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Sick Leave During COVID-19 (Video)
You may be covered by sick leave for the COVID-19 coronavirus. This video explains your right to sick leave under federal law and additional rights you may have if you reside in Philadelphia. Read More
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How to Apply for Unemployment Comp During Coronavirus Crisis
If you are out of work or are losing hours because of the current public health crisis, you should qualify for Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation. Here is how to apply. Content Detail
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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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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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Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is for people who would not normally qualify for benefits under Pennsylvania's unemployment programs. Individuals covered under PUA include the self-employed (e.g. independent contractors, gig economy workers, and workers for certain religious entities), those seeking part-time employment, individuals lacking sufficient work history, and those who otherwise do not qualify for regular unemployment compensation or extended benefits. This classroom offers resources explaining the program and how to apply for and received benefits. Read More
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How to Unfreeze Your PUA Benefits: Use ID.Me (Video)
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Claimants: have your benefits stopped or gone ‘In Progress’ because your account was flagged for fraud? Watch this video from Philadelphia Legal Assistance to learn how to unfreeze your benefits using ID.Me, a website where you can verify your identity to the PA government. Read More
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Unemployment Compensation: Reason for Separation from Job COVID-19 – Flow Chart
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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Appeal the Decision Denying Your UC Benefits!
Information on how to file an appeal if your application for Unemployment Compensation is denied during the COVID-19 Crisis. Content Detail
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Unemployment Compensation Appeals
Information about filing appeals to decisions denying you Unemployment Compensation Benefits. Content Detail
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Employer Mistakes and Misinformation: Unemployment Compensation during COVID-19
In the face of this new pandemic crisis employers are uncertain about information regarding unemployment compensation and may furnish you incorrect information. Here are facts to help you determine if what you are told is correct. Content Detail
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FILE AN INITIAL CLAIM - Unemployment Compensation, Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), or Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
With the COVID-19 pandemic and the federal CARES act, there are federal unemployment programs available to assist in the event you have exhausted regular unemployment or typically ineligible. Here is information from the PA Department of Labor & Industry on applying for regular unemployment benefits and the the special pandemic-related programs, Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). Content Detail
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Frequently Asked Questions: Unemployment Compensation and COVID-19
Answers to frequently asked questions about eligibility for Unemployment Compensation in Pennsylvania related to COVID-19. Content Detail
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Have you reached the end of your 13 week regular UC extension? - Extended Benefits
Infographic from Philadelphia Legal Assistance containing facts about the Extended Benefits (EB) program that may be available to provide additional Unemployment benefits. Read More
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How to Get Regular UC Benefit Extensions
Infographic from Philadelphia Legal Assistance explaining options for getting Unemployment benefit extensions. Read More
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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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