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By: Hunter McKee
After President Donald Trump signed an additional unemployment relief package, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission said this will provide benefits for many across the state who are still in need of assistance.
The OESC was notified about the extra $300 in benefits Sunday night. This comes after benefits expired for million across the country early Sunday. Local employment offices said there are still hundreds of unemployed Oklahomans.
“We’re currently working on about 30 jobs right now which is probably down about 20 to 25% of what we would normally expect this time a year,” said Frank Smith with Mosaic Personnel.
Months into pandemic, many Oklahomans still waiting on unemployment decisions
Trevor Brown
After nearly five months, Amanda Flores is tired of waiting.
The Oklahoma City resident quit her job at Crest in July to take care of an ailing relative who she didn’t want to move into a nursing home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Flores hoped she would qualify for a “good cause” exemption that would allow her to collect unemployment benefits while she looked for a new job with more flexible hours.
But since she applied for unemployment later that month, all she has done is wait.
She has waited while her claim initially went into adjunction a process where the state confirms that the claim is justified. She waited when she discovered an error that forced her to reapply in October. And she has waited while her claim has been put into adjudication.
Many still waiting for decisions on unemployment By: Trevor Brown Oklahoma Watch December 28, 2020
Amanda Flores moved from Duncan to Oklahoma City in April to take advantage of more housing and job opportunities. However, as she continues to wait for unemployment benefits, Flores can’t afford a car or a cellphone, which makes it difficult to work.
(Photo by Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch)
After nearly five months, Amanda Flores is tired of waiting.
The Oklahoma City resident quit her job at Crest in July to take care of an ailing relative who she didn’t want to move into a nursing home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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