DC UNEMPLOYMENT | How the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 changes your benefits

There are new programs and the past programs have been extended!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 14, 2021DOES, DC UNEMPLOYMENTComment

DC's Unemployment Insurance Portal is down

Another setback for the District’s unemployed.

ALERTThe Advoc8teApril 4, 2021DOES, DC UNEMPLOYMENTComment

DOES wants you to know the previous 7 weeks of PUA and EB are no longer available

Claimants may see reduction in the number of available benefits in their portal.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMarch 12, 2021DOES, DC UNEMPLOYMENTComment

U.S. Dept of Labor tells States to expand unemployment eligibility to workers who declined work due to Covid-19 safety concerns

Eligible unemployed workers will receive benefits retroactively!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMarch 3, 2021DOES, DC UNEMPLOYMENTComment

U.S. Dept of Labor tells States to expand unemployment eligibility to workers who declined work due to Covid-19 safety concerns

Eligible unemployed workers will receive benefits retroactively!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teFebruary 26, 2021DOES, DC UNEMPLOYMENTComment

Feb 26 | DOES is closed today for staff training

Phone lines will reopen on Monday.

ALERTThe Advoc8teFebruary 26, 2021DOES, DC UNEMPLOYMENTComment

What the new stimulus package means for your unemployment benefits

DOES is currently reviewing the Continued Assistance Act, which modifies and extends unemployment benefits under the CARES Act, which was signed on December 27, 2020.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teJanuary 5, 2021DOES, DC UNEMPLOYMENTComment

Approved for PUA? Be sure to request a redetermination for an increase in weekly benefits + backpay ASAP!

If you made more than $19,000 in 2019 and you were approved for PUA then you are entitled to more than $179/week!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 29, 2020DOES, DC UNEMPLOYMENT Comment

What you need to know about that $1,200 payment for PUA recipients

Only PUA workers are eligible; traditional UI users (aka W2 workers) will not qualify.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 24, 2020DC UNEMPLOYMENTComment

Dec 18 | Unemployment Info Session: Navigating PEUC and Multi-State Wage Issues

Struggling to extend your unemployment benefits?

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teDecember 18, 2020DOES, DC UNEMPLOYMENTComment

Dec 18 | Unemployment Info Session: Navigating PEUC and Multi-State Wage Issues

Struggling to extend your unemployment benefits?

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teDecember 17, 2020DOES, DC UNEMPLOYMENTComment

What you need to know about that $1,200 payment for PUA recipients

Only PUA workers are eligible; traditional UI users (aka W2 workers) will not qualify.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 14, 2020DC UNEMPLOYMENTComment

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