[1/5] For independent contractors, small biz owners & those recently laid off in CA, we did an AMA on 4/4 via IG Live abt the relief you can apply for under the fed stimulus package. We'll post the re-recording on YouTube. Meanwhile, here are some graphics that we posted on IG.
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[2/5] ALSO, for those who are business owners, self-employed & independent contractors, the EDD WILL BEGIN ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE [PUA] on TUES., APRIL 28. Generally, to qualify & receive trad. UE benefits, you would be reqd to have
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[3/5] been contributing to the state's UE Ins Trust Fund with certain payments from before when you were working (pre-Covid19). However, this is being waived & you should receive a min $167/wk as laid out here, if you did not contribute & pay to the fund
edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coro
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[4/5] , PLUS the extra $600/wk from March 29 thru end of July.
Here's another helpful URL to FAQs for other categories of work and/or situations that some people may find helpful & applicable: edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coro
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[5/5] There are still many people who aren't eligible to receive these benefits. To advocate a monthly $2K UBI for all & have a letter be sent to your Congress rep & U.S. Senators, you can text #UBI to 50409. #TextUBIto50409.
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