Assemblyman Bill Jones’ July 30th COVID-19 Update
| Under current federal law and US DOL guidelines, this is the last benefit week for the extra $600 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, or FPUC, payments in New York through the federal CARES Act.
This may change if Congress takes action to extend Americans’ unemployment benefits.
The Department of Labor will provide updates on any changes through direct emails to those with unemployment claims through the Department website, labor.ny.gov, and through the DOL social media accounts on Twitter (@NYSLabor), Facebook (facebook.com/nyslabor) and Instagram (@nyslabor). |
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In addition, please note two recent benefit extensions:
- Traditional Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits are now extended for up to 59 weeks: Traditional UI lasts for 26 weeks in New York and has been extended by both the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program, which adds 13 weeks and the Extended Benefits (EB) program, which adds an additional 20 weeks.
- Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits are now extended for up to 46 weeks: Under Federal law, those receiving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) are not eligible for PEUC or EB, but are now eligible for up to 46 weeks of benefits in New York – up from the original 39 weeks.
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| The following retail stores and chain restairants are requiring customers to wear masks upon entry: |
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- Aldi
- Best Buy
- Chipotle
- Dollar Tree
- Family Dollar
- Kohl’s
- Lowe’s
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- McDonald’s- starting August 1
- Sam’s Club
- Starbucks
- Target
- Walgreens
- Walmart
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| It is so incredibly important that every person in the North Country participates in the 2020 Census.
Please visit their website, call toll-free 844-330-2020, or fill out the mailer you received to make sure you are counted! |
Posted: July 30th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Legislator News.
