To our LVT team -
We know how challenging these past few months have been and we hope you all have been safe and healthy, along with your loved ones. Until things become "normal" again, we wanted to send you some BA industry updates, some things to make you smile, and inspiration to make you look forward to. We're all in this together, xoxox.
Love, LVT
Here are answers to the most frequent questions we've been asked during this time:
What is the difference between UI and PUA?
UI - Unemployment Insurance; Unemployment benefits for W2 employees
PUA - Pandemic Unemployment Assistance; Unemployment benefits for 1099 contractors/self-employed
You will be eligible for UI or PUA. You will not be eligible for both UI and PUA.
What is Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (PUC)?
"Under the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program, eligible individuals who are collecting certain UI benefits, including regular unemployment compensation, will receive an additional $600 in federal benefits per week for weeks of unemployment ending on or before July 31, 2020. Additionally, the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program allows those who have exhausted benefits under regular unemployment compensation or other programs to receive up to 13 weeks of additional benefits."
(Source: U.S. Department of Labor)
When will LVT events start back up?
We are monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation and following all guidance from our clients and the CDC and local & federal government agencies. There are currently no scheduled events with any of our clients, but we're preparing for when it's safe to do so.
TAX REMINDER! Please remember that the new federal deadline for tax filing and the first quarterly payment of the year is now July 15th!
Also, please note that through this Sun 5/31, ServSafe is offering their online certificate for their Food Handler certification course for FREE, but you must sign up by 5/31!
UPCOMING WEBINARS:
Thurs 5/28 1pm PST/4pm EST: Service Workers "Know Your Rights" Legal Clinic Webinar with the National Legal Advocacy Network (click here to RSVP)
~Get your unemployment and backpay questions answered!
~You can also ask the attorneys any questions you have
Fri 5/29 10am PST/1pm EST: Financial Webinar with expert financial coach Sarah Wen from TrustPlus & U.S. Senator Cory Booker (click here to RSVP)
~This will discuss: your immediate concerns and priorities, like housing, food, utilities; identify strategies for negotiating debts; learn how to create a financial plan; and identify concrete actions you can take now to feel more in control of your finances.
For some great COVID-19 online resources, check out the Freelancers Union website.
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