Unemployment benefits under the latest Senate bill - do we all need to file claims?

[stopbush]

I’m guessing not. I can’t see CA processing 25-30 million UI applications. More than likely the state will simply run a computer program thru their tax records to determine who gets how much, and to process and issue checks, but who knows.

[sweetloukillbot]

1. I wouldn't make that assumption at all.

I think it's going to be a clusterfuck, but I think you'll probably still have to file. I suspect it will be more lenient and expedited though.

[Hoyt]

2. I think you will have to apply for Unemployment benefits. The Stimulus Check ($1200 or so) will

supposedly be automatic from either tax returns or Social Security records where they have a bank routing number to direct deposit amounts.

A note on unemployment -- According to two people I know who work in restaurants, the online application is easy -- even in my red state -- and they got approved quickly. During this period, they no longer require you to be actively looking for a job.

[stopbush]

4. I helped my wife file an application last week after she got laid off.

Nothing at the CA EDD site was different from 2018, when I was on UI. No notice at all about C-19. I suppose they can’t do anything until something concrete comes out of DC.

[BamaRefugee]

3. I don't know how that unbelievably stupid CA AB-5 is going to affect us, but I have a feeling

independent contractors will be SCREWED AGAIN...because that dumb ass bill took away our independent worker status and we all had to become "BUSINESSES" (even though we're just one-person operations) so how is our "business" gonna get unemployment money?

That bill had already ruined so many people, including me, and now this. I DON'T WANT a "small business loan" how the hell would I pay it back when absolutely no money is coming in?

[customerserviceguy]

5. I'm wondering

how gig workers will file. Their pay doesn't get reported to state unemployment compensation offices.

[stopbush]

6. I've heard they will go by your tax return. If you show income for 2018 or 2019,

you will be eligible for some level of UI benefits.

[customerserviceguy]

7. What if

a person joined the gig economy in January, 2020?

[stopbush]

8. They look at the last 18 months to determine the amount of your weekly rate.

I don’t believe 2020 will enter into the Fed calculation for the portion of UI they will provide, but it might for the state.