Most federal unemployment benefits will continue uninterrupted December 30 2020
But a new benefit will be delayed for some who earn both regular and gig income.
Most Oregonians receiving federal unemployment benefits should continue to get them uninterrupted despite the late signing of legislation that renews them through March 13.
Acting Director David Gerstenfeld said the Oregon Employment Department foresees no interruption in payments. He also said the extra $300 per week Congress added to all unemployment benefits might start being paid out next week as well. It kept 72,000 people from losing a critical safety net and offered additional assistance to Oregonians in need, Gerstenfeld said Wednesday, Dec. 30, during a weekly conference call with reporters. We re glad that the 11-week extension of much-needed benefits has officially been enacted.
Minimum wage going up in Missouri and Illinois
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In Illinois, the state minimum wage will go up a dollar on Jan. 1, to set a new high of $11. State lawmakers started a series of wage changes last year. Those will be phased in until 2025, by which time the Illinois minimum wage will reach $15/hour.
New Illinois Minimum Wage Rates
2021 $11.00
2025 $15.00
There are some exceptions and wage requirements for tipped workers. Click here to find more information on the Illinois law.
Meanwhile, Missouri’s minimum wage will increase to $10.30 on Jan. 1, 2021.
In 2018, Missouri voters turned to the polls to pass Proposition B: $12 Minimum Wage Initiative. The law went into effect Jan. 1, 2019, and raised the minimum wage from $7.85 to $8.60, increasing $0.85 each year until the rate reaches $12 in 2023. Click here for specific information on how the wage law will be applied.