Posted May 12, 2020
4 Things to Know About Unemployment Benefits Under the CARES Act
Expanded unemployment insurance benefits are now available to millions of Americans who are out of work for reasons related to the COVID-19 pandemic under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This includes people who are not ordinarily eligible, such as self-employed, independent contractor, and gig workers.
Here are answers to four frequently asked questions about how these benefits work:
