The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program is meant to aid those that do not qualify for traditional unemployment assistance. 

The following people qualify for PUA 

·       Independent contractors

·       Self-employed

·       Individuals without sufficient work history

·       Individuals who have exhausted their regular and any extended UI benefits

·       Must self-certify to be able and available to work except are unemployed due to COVID-19 related reason

Applications will be accepted online starting this upcoming Tuesday, April 28th!

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