System error deems thousands of unemployed Floridians ineligible for benefits
First Coast News sent 1257 claims to the Department of Economic Opportunity and asked for answers as to why this was happening to them. Author: Josslyn Howard Updated: 7:12 PM EST December 30, 2020
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. Thousands of unemployment claims have been riddled with problems after the CARES Act expired on Dec. 26.
Thousands of claimants who utilized the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program (PUA) were switched to a regular state program they don’t qualify for. This caused them to have an ineligible status for future benefits.
First Coast News sent 1257 claims to the Department of Economic Opportunity and asked for answers as to why this was happening to them.
Unemployed Floridians preparing for different holiday season than years past
As many Floridians are losing their cars and can t pay their bills, gifts are taking the back seat, and quality time with family is cherished. Author: Josslyn Howard Updated: 5:36 PM CST December 15, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla Many unemployed Floridians are preparing for a different holiday season than in years past, as they either are missing their unemployment benefits, or can’t survive off the amount they are receiving.
Josephine Sandelis and her husband have always spoiled their kids with gifts on Christmas morning, but after losing their jobs and their whole family catching the virus, this year will be very different.
Unemployed Floridians will see relief many have prayed for
The new federal COVID-19 relief bill will give unemployed Americans an extra $300 per week, plus another round of stimulus checks. Author: Josslyn Howard Updated: 6:06 PM EST December 22, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. After months of gridlock, the new COVID-19 relief bill is on its way to becoming a law.
Congress passed the package late Monday night, and now it is awaiting the president’s signature.
This bill is a long time coming for unemployed Floridians, as many have been in fear of losing their benefits on December 26, when the CARES Act programs expire.
The bill calls for an 11-week extension on federal CARES Act programs like Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation. The bill will provide will also provide an additional $300 weekly federal supplement to go with unemployment payments.
Unemployed Floridians preparing for different holiday season than years past
As many Floridians are losing their cars and can t pay their bills, gifts are taking the back seat, and quality time with family is cherished. Author: Josslyn Howard Updated: 6:36 PM EST December 15, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla Many unemployed Floridians are preparing for a different holiday season than in years past, as they either are missing their unemployment benefits, or can’t survive off the amount they are receiving.
Josephine Sandelis and her husband have always spoiled their kids with gifts on Christmas morning, but after losing their jobs and their whole family catching the virus, this year will be very different.