Today, platforms and support lines are frequently saturated due to the need of hundreds of people who have been economically affected following layoffs that the health emergency unleashed by the coronavirus pandemic has caused.
This has brought with it thousands of uncertainties for citizens about the procedure and requirements necessary to be eligible for the benefits that federal programs have available to them.
Regardless of your doubts or the legal condition in which you find yourself, keep in mind that you have the right to receive support from the government with which you can cover your needs and those of your family.Similarly, you have the right to request professional advice from an unemployment attorney like those who are part of Conexión Legal. When you approach us, you will receive the advice you need for free, and you will learn what your best options are, which will help you make the best decisions regarding your application.
Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits
When faced with the need to apply for this type of support after having lost your income, questions about the process, procedures, verifications, and amounts will not be long in coming, so in this article we will help you resolve the most common questions and guide you appropriately through the process.
How Can I Apply for Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19?
This is a process that preferably should be carried out with the help of an unemployment attorney, who can help you prevent rejections and guide you in gathering all the necessary requirements to obtain the compensation you need.
After obtaining professional advice you will need to fill out an application via internet, telephone, or fax.
What is Unemployment Benefits Certification?
After completing your registration, you will need to certify your first benefit payment. This certification consists of answering a series of questions approximately every two weeks which seek to keep the state informed of your employment status and thus know if you are still eligible to continue receiving payments.
To do so, you will receive an email which will serve as a reminder on your account's home page when you log in during the weeks in which you need to certify.
What Does the Extension of Unemployment Benefits Consist Of?
The extension of Unemployment Compensation due to COVID-19, is available for up to 13 weeks, or until December 26, 2020. If you use all your benefits or reach the end date in December 2020, you may qualify for a federal-state extended duration program.
If you are found eligible, your extension will automatically be submitted and you will receive a notice by email after it is applied; however, in addition to this you can also check your account and review your notifications in case you find any updates.
At this time there is no waiting period for FED-ED benefits specifically, so this will be available until California's unemployment rate drops to a certain level.
At Conexión Legal, we are here to assist you for free and recommend the best options regarding your process and, in turn, so that you may later allow us to represent you before the court and achieve the obtainment of the maximum benefits to which you may be entitled.
Call us at 1800 201 1220 or contact us via WhatsApp and allow our unemployment attorneys to assist you and protect your rights.
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