PUA filer (unemployment, contractor, money)

[Goldenboyed]

I filed for unemployment in NJ as an independent contractor. First I received an e-mail saying my claim was being processed and nothing further needed to be done.
Recently I received a BC9 form in the mail giving instructions on how to claim benefits. When I tried to claim it wouldn’t accept. I believe the BC9 form is for regular filers and not for PUA filers. Perhaps that’s not the case. Has anyone had this problem?

[ocnjgirl]

Originally Posted by Goldenboyed

I filed for unemployment in NJ as an independent contractor. First I received an e-mail saying my claim was being processed and nothing further needed to be done.
Recently I received a BC9 form in the mail giving instructions on how to claim benefits. When I tried to claim it wouldn’t accept. I believe the BC9 form is for regular filers and not for PUA filers. Perhaps that’s not the case. Has anyone had this problem?

I haven’t heard anything but try the unemployment forum too. There are NJ posters there as well.

[LO28SWM]

Originally Posted by Goldenboyed

I filed for unemployment in NJ as an independent contractor. First I received an e-mail saying my claim was being processed and nothing further needed to be done.
Recently I received a BC9 form in the mail giving instructions on how to claim benefits. When I tried to claim it wouldn’t accept. I believe the BC9 form is for regular filers and not for PUA filers. Perhaps that’s not the case. Has anyone had this problem?

DH has reduced hours. He filed for partial unemployment kept checking and checking. Finally it said he was able to file. He logged in but it wouldnt let him certify. Then he got a letter in the mail that said when to go on and certify but it still doesnt work, even though they are saying he can, he isnt authorized to receive any unemployment.

He did receive an email after he applied for PUA saying he can certify and he will receive the 600 a week from the federal govt. Still no idea what he will actually recieve. We started this process 4 weeks ago. I applied in NY since thats where I work and i was laid off 3 weeks, i got that stupid debit card loaded with the money the same day I got my first paycheck back to work.

[ieee488]

Originally Posted by LO28SWM

He did receive an email after he applied for PUA saying he can certify and he will receive the 600 a week from the federal govt.

How did he apply for the PUA?

I applied for unemployment back in early April and as expected my WBR is $0.

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[LO28SWM]

Originally Posted by ieee488

How did he apply for the PUA?

I applied for unemployment back in early April and as expected my WBR is $0.

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Thats what happened to him. He reapplied at the end of april and got notice he can certify. He reapplied on the unemployment website, I think there is a PUA specific filing form

[ieee488]

Originally Posted by LO28SWM

Thats what happened to him. He reapplied at the end of april and got notice he can certify. He reapplied on the unemployment website, I think there is a PUA specific filing form

Thank you.


I did not realize that I had to re-apply again to get PUA.



There is a PDF explaining how to file a PUA claim but same online application as before.
I made sure to put in the info the way the PDF says to.

The website took the claim.



Let's see if it works this time.

Thank you again.


I also found https://www.greenbaumlaw.com/insight...A-Program.html which explains the dates.