"The EDD will also stand up a one-stop shop for individuals applying for unemployment insurance and the new federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program starting April 28. The PUA will provide federally funded benefits distinct from UI program for certain individuals out of work or partially unemployed due to COVID-19. This includes the self-employed, individuals who may be employees but who lack sufficient work history and independent contractors. Federal guidelines include gig workers and California’s gig workers will continue to be protected by our strong laws against misclassification in the administration of PUA. PUA benefits will be issued within 24-48 hours - not the traditional 21 days for regular UI claims."
4월28일부터 PUA 신청자들을 위한 프로그램을 적용하겠다는 내용입니다. 주목할 내용은
일반적인 실업보험(UI)은 신청 후로부터 21일정도의 기간이 소요되지만 PUA는 최소 하루에서 이틀안에 처리가 된다고 하니 다행스러운 소식이 아닐수 없습니다. 부디 많은 분들이 혜택 받으실 수 있게 되기를 희망합니다.