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It used to be shown on GovTrac however everything is on steroids now so it will probably be a while.
I believe the info provided here is correct, at least here in California.
There is no 12 wk extension of benefits for those who were not laid off due to Coronavirus. That makes sense as I've already received 7 weeks of benefits so it's understandable they don't want to extend it so I benefit more than the Coronavirus victim that was forced to be laid off.
However, this virus quarrantine and shut down does affect everyone. Thus it seems logical that all unemployed individuals receive the $600 extra per week.
ALL of the unemployed who pay into the system are forced to remain unemployed. Since this is technically insurance, not needs based, I can see this being a very plausible conclusion. They had to hurry it thru so nothing will be perfect. I feel fortunate to be able to get unemployment at this time no matter what. Some workers will not qualify, others are forced to attend jobs where they feel un-protected from the virus forced to work with the public yet they get no extra funds for that higher level of risk
You’re not paying into the system. Your employer did.
It’s economic stimulus. Those are the same people that will spend every dime of that money.
... so the hardworking grocery store clerks who are tirelessly throwing 40 hours a week in at 10.75 an hour are going to make almost 50% less than the unemployed?
That's stimulating spending?!
The 1200 checks are stimulus. You have money to pay bills or spend.
This unemployment change if given flatly across the board seems to break employment.
... so the hardworking grocery store clerks who are tirelessly throwing 40 hours a week in at 10.75 an hour are going to make almost 50% less than the unemployed?
Don't know as this is a sticking point and is why the Bill is stalled and not yet enacted!
Currently there is a concern that the unemployment enhanced payment is penalizing those who are working while rewarding above and beyond those who are not working. It's possible the enhanced payments may be modified to get the Bill passed.
The Treasury Secretary explained that the $600/week was used in the bill since calculating a pro rata amount was beyond the capability of most state UI computer systems. He stated he didn't believe it was going to be a sticking point in the end and didn't seem to think it would contribute substantially to voluntary unemployment.
I suspect the senators that objected to it might have been looking for some political cover on the issue. That's my thought, anyway.
Here's a link to the house bill that seems to be getting scuttled; however, the language for UI sounds a whole like what has been reportedto be in the senate bill.
Don't know as this is a sticking point and is why the Bill is stalled and not yet enacted!
Currently there is a concern that the unemployment enhanced payment is penalizing those who are working while rewarding above and beyond those who are not working. It's possible the enhanced payments may be modified to get the Bill passed.
This is true. Many will be working for much less than their equal unemployed counterparts.
I only earned $15 per hr when laid off. However if that $600 is added to the usual unemployment benefit, my monthly "earnings" will be more than what it was working full time. I no longer need to pay for gas, wear and tear on the vehicle, wear a uniform, and occasionally eat out due to stress and being too busy to pack a lunch. Now we are at home eating healthy cheap foods because I have time to make it.
This is true. Many will be working for much less than their equal unemployed counterparts.
I only earned $15 per hr when laid off. However if that $600 is added to the usual unemployment benefit, my monthly "earnings" will be more than what it was working full time. I no longer need to pay for gas, wear and tear on the vehicle, wear a uniform, and occasionally eat out due to stress and being too busy to pack a lunch. Now we are at home eating healthy cheap foods because I have time to make it.
It's crazy- without a max cap most unemployed service workers will see a pay increase without working.
Bad policy for sure.
Last time I was unemployed during the great recession it was a $30 dollar increase per week from the fed, and I wasn't even eligible.
Somehow 12 years later that number has increased 2000%.
Bad math. Anyone working in essential retail right now earning under $30 an hour should claim emotional distress from COVID-19 and walk away with the bigger payment.
I think what will most likely happen is that the $600 per week will go mostly towards gig workers, free lancers and the self employed. I was notified from my employer several weeks ago that they will pay full salary and benefits for the duration of the pandemic which I thought was very strange but I will not complain about it and am very grateful. I suspect that many large companies will continue to keep everyone on payroll for the foreseeable future in order to not inundate the state unemployment offices, in return, the government will back them up or has already agreed to backup their payroll. This is something you usually never see, especially in the private sector, and something that didn’t happen during the 2001 and 2008 recessions. What I’d like to know is how they’re going to process these tens of millions of unemployment claims which will be ripe with fraud obviously everyone wants to cash in on it. They will need to hire 100,000 people.
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