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In a news release, the governor noted business owners are struggling to recruit and retain workers because those employees are receiving more on unemployment than they would while working.
Effective June 19, 2021, the three federal programs will end in Idaho, including the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation or FPUC, which provides an additional $300 weekly payment; the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance or PUA that benefits those who would not usually qualify for unemployment, like the self-employed and others; and the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation also known as PEUC which extends benefits once regular benefits have been exhausted.
In addition, Idaho recently reinstated the pre-pandemic work search requirements for unemployment insurance claimants to help get workers back on the job. The work search requirement means Idahoans who are out of work and collecting unemployment benefits must look for full-time employment. The requirement was lifted dur
Unemployment insurance intended as a bridge between jobs
Last updated 5/12/2021 at 7:58am
When Congress established the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) in 1935, it was intended to provide temporary and partial income replacement for workers who lost their jobs through no fault of their own. It was supposed to be a “bridge” to a new job and not “in lieu of compensation” to remain jobless.
The coronavirus pandemic produced massive layoffs. The resulting economic downturn swelled the ranks of unemployed Americans by more than 14 million from 6.2 million in February to 20.5 million in May 2020, Pew Research reported. The unemployment rate jumped from 3.8 to 13 percent.
Iowa to end participation in federal unemployment benefit programs Tuesday, May 11, 2021 11:08 AM Iowa will end its participation in federal pandemic-related unemployment benefit programs, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today. Effective June 13, Iowa will no longer waive employer charges for COVID-related unemployment insurance claims. Iowa Workforce Development cited the strong labor market and recovering economy as the reasoning for the decision, according to a press release. “The overwhelming message we receive from employers these days is the lack of workforce that is adversely affecting their ability to recover from the pandemic,” Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend said in the release. “There are currently over 66,000 job openings posted on [our website.] Our field offices are open and ready to help. We are very excited to return to providing the support and help we love to provide – helping Iowans find their next great job or
North Dakota on Monday announced it will terminate its participation in the federal government’s unemployment assistance programs next month as it hopes to incentivize more residents to return to work amid a labor shortage.