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Previously incarcerated Floridians kept from unemployment benefits
Many unemployed Floridians who have been arrested in the past said they had a hold placed on their benefits. Author: Josslyn Howard Updated: 5:03 PM EST March 11, 2021
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Many unemployed Floridians who have been arrested in the past said they randomly had a hold placed on their benefits.
People in First Coast News’ Facebook group, Navigating Florida’s Unemployment Maze, are calling this the “incarceration hold.”
“It’s my past that’s haunting me,” said Tara Sandlin, who served a few months in jail eight years ago. “I’ve been in recovery. It’s been seven years, I’ve been clean. It was me partying and being wild in my 20s.”
Unemployment Maze: Many claims suddenly listed as expired or ineligible in CONNECT system
This follows federal unemployment benefits temporarily expiring last Saturday before President Trump signed the COVID-19 relief bill that extended federal benefits. Author: Josslyn Howard Updated: 6:18 PM EST December 28, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Many of unemployed Floridians woke up Monday morning to find their unemployment claims were listed as expired, or they are ineligible for benefits.
This follows federal unemployment benefits expiring last Saturday, before President Trump signed the COVID-19 relief bill the next day that extends federal benefits.
Tamara Oyarzabal was one of thousands who woke up to her claim listed as expired.
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.