Ohio to expedite payment to hundreds of thousands of residents
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COLUMBUS – Many unemployment claimants in Ohio will soon begin receiving the $300 weekly supplement made possible by the new federal stimulus legislation, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) announced today after receiving the first portion of needed guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor.
In addition, existing Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claimants will soon be able to resume filing weekly claims for benefits.
“We are committed to making the updates as quickly as we can so that we can bring much-needed relief to eligible claimants,” said ODJFS Director Kimberly Henderson. “System programming will be needed for this effort, and we appreciate everyone’s patience as that occurs. Ohio stands ready to assist those in need as soon as possible, within the bounds of the new law. Those eligible will receive all benefits to which they are entitled.”
GLOSSARY AND UPDATES
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
This program supports business owners, the self-employed, independent contractors and others who don’t qualify for traditional unemployment benefits.
Once implemented, the extension will provide up to an additional 11 weeks of benefits, to a maximum of up to 50 weeks.
Will require a weekly certification specifying a specific “COVID-19 CARES Act reason,” beginning on January 26.
Will require individuals to substantiate employment or self-employment in the most recent tax year, beginning on January 31.
Will require identity verification at the outset of a claim, beginning on January 26.
Will impose new limitations on backdating claims.
Applications will be accepted until March 13, 2021. Individuals who are eligible for PUA benefits on the week ending March 13 and who have remaining weeks to claim will be able to continue to file through April 10.
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The state told business owners last year there would be no tax hike due to the pandemic. Author: Eric Wilkinson Updated: 9:34 PM PST January 9, 2021
GOLD BAR, Wash Business owners all across the state are being hit with a tax increase they were assured would never happen.
Unemployment tax rates are going up at a time when few can afford it after hearing from the Washington Employment Security Department last year that they would not go up in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
One business that could be pushed toward a financial cliff is Mountain View Diner in Gold Bar.