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Hosted By Vicki Gonzalez

Insight creates conversation to build community, exploring issues and events that connect people in our region. Insight covers breaking news and big ideas, music, arts & culture with responsible journalism, civil discussion and diverse voices.

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What You Need To Know About Filing For Unemployment

Thursday, April 23, 2020 | Sacramento, CA
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Americans are increasingly worried about how they’ll continue to pay their bills as coronavirus forces businesses to close and millions to lose their jobs. 

The U.S. has already experienced a record number of people filing for unemployment, and the surge in jobless claims doesn’t see an end in sight. State unemployment systems, such as the Employment Development Department, are struggling to keep up. 

Today answer all your questions about unemployment filing in California with an expert in employment law.

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    Answering Questions About California’s Unemployment Benefits During The COVID-19 Crisis

    Tuesday, April 28, 2020
    Financial help is available for those who have lost income due to the pandemic, though business owners, self-employed workers and independent contractors must wait until April 28 to apply.
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    California’s Independent Contractors Should Not Apply For Federal Jobless Benefits Yet, State Employment Agency Says

    Wednesday, April 8, 2020
    The agency received federal guidance this week for how to make the relief funds available, but has struggled to get the complex new program started.
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    ‘Everybody Is Strapped.’ California Gig Workers Await Details On Federal Coronavirus Relief

    Wednesday, April 1, 2020
    Under the federal relief bill, the self-employed, independent contractors and gig workers could be eligible for $600 per week plus half of the state’s average unemployment insurance. But state officials aren't sure how to implement the benefits.

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