Unemployment issues answered as people wait on federal benefits extended by Congress
Unemployment questions answered
and last updated 2021-01-13 18:44:34-05
TALLAHASSEE, Fla â Michelle Chason and others are worried 2021 is shaping up to be a repeat of 2020 when it comes to getting unemployment benefits.
âIf we have to go through, and I donât think we do, a whole re-applying thing, I mean thatâs gonna be a nightmare for everybody,â Chason said.
Last May, she reached out to ABC Action News for help moving her claim along. She, like so many others, were stuck navigating CONNECT for weeks before being able to apply for federal funds under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program.
PALIKIR, Pohnpei (FSM Information Services) — On Jan. 12, 2021, David W. Panuelo, president of the Federated States of Micronesia, opened the first of a series of exploratory informational meetings
FRANKFORT — On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the third-highest ever report of new COVID-19 cases, surpassed only by the Jan. 7 and Jan. 6 reports.
Currently on ventilator: 217
Top counties with the most positive cases today are: Jefferson, Fayette, Oldham, Kenton, Warren and Morgan. Each of these counties reported 150 or more new cases; Jefferson County alone reported 758.
To see a list of those reported lost to the virus today, click here.
Condolences for U.S. Capitol Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty
The Governor said he was heartbroken to learn a Capitol police officer has died after sustaining injuries from the attack on our U.S. Capitol by domestic terrorists.
“This is what happens when you foster disrespect, hate, and division,” said Gov. Beshear. “Every public servant must be responsible for their words and the messages they send. Our thoughts and prayers are with the officer’s family.”
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On December 27, President Donald Trump signed the latest coronavirus relief package into law. Among the more than 5,000 pages of text are three provisions that will impact employers in 2021. First, the law did not extend the leave mandates of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act but did extend the FFCRA’s tax credit until March 31, 2021. In other words, the FFCRA’s leave requirements are now voluntary. Those employers who elect to continue allowing employees to take leave consistent with the FFCRA will still be entitled to a dollar-for-dollar refundable payroll tax credit until March 31, 2021. Based on the language of the law, it appears that employees do not receive additional allotments of FFCRA leave. Therefore, the available leave and corresponding credit will be capped at a maximum of 80 hours of emergency paid sick leave and 10 weeks of partially paid expanded family and medical leave.