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You are eligible for the $600 weekly FPUC payment if you are on any sort of unemployment, including PUA and partial unemployment. This is available for claims dated 3/28/20-7/31/20. The federal supplement does not affect eligibility for Medicaid and CHIP. It does affect SNAP and TANF.

If you filed for UI more than a week after your layoff date, you are eligible for backpay.

The obligatory waiting week has been waived, so your claim will process with a date a week earlier than what you apply for, to account for the waiting week waiver.

NY
There is a streamlined application process so that all applicants complete the same form, regardless of which program they'll eventually be eligible for.
PUA:
Unemployment for the self-employed. Acceptable proof of income includes prior year tax returns, 1099, P&L, bank statements and more. You will most likely be approved for standard UI even if you're an independent contractor, if you had W2 employment within the last 18 months.
If you are assigned the minimum rate of $182 when it should be higher based on your income, complete this form, fax it in, then send it again via the message center (Subject1: "Benefit Rate and Monetary Determination" Subject2: "Some of my wages are missing or incorrect") so that they definitely got it. Your rate should be adjusted in less than a week. You are also entitled to get your updated rate on all prior weeks.
You are also eligible for PUA if you landed a job but where unable to start due to the pandemic. You need an employment offer that was then rescinded to prove this.
PUA is available for a total of 46 weeks from 02/02/20-12/31/20.
Partial UI:
You can apply for partial UI if you're working 3 days or less, and earning $504/weekly or less. The DOL deducts 25% of your base rate for every day that you work. (You receive 100% of your rate if you don't work at all, 75% if you work 1 day, 50% if you work 2 days, and 25% if you work 3 days).
PEUC:
For those on regular unemployment- you will receive an additional 13 weeks of benefits after you've exhausted your initial 26 weeks. This benefit is available through 12/31/20.
Extended Benefits:
For those on regular unemployment- you will receive an additional 20 weeks of benefits after you've exhausted your initial 26 weeks and your PEUC weeks. This makes for a total of 59 weeks that you can possible receive unemployment benefits. This benefit is available as long as the state's unemployment rate is high.
Requesting Backpay:
The NY DOL is using Docusign to allow claimants to file backpay. You should receive an email from the DOL with instructions. The email subject is "Action Required - NYS DOL Certification for Back Week Payments". This might end up in your spam folder, so be sure to check that as well.
If you don't receive this email or you don't want to wait, call the NY DOL and speak to an agent to certify for backpay over the phone.
It takes a little less than a week from when you complete backdated certifications until your claims are processed and funds are released.
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NJ
Apply here.
PUA:
Unemployment for the self-employed. Acceptable proof of income includes prior year tax returns, 1099, P&L, bank statements and more. You will most likely be approved for standard UI even if you're an independent contractor, if you had W2 employment within the last 18 months.
At this point it looks like claimants are still being given $231- the minimum PUA rate- regardless of prior income.
You are also eligible for PUA if you landed a job but where unable to start due to the pandemic. You need an employment offer that was then rescinded to prove this.
PUA is available for a total of 46 weeks from 02/02/20-12/31/20.
Partial UI:
You can apply for partial UI if your hours have been reduced by 20% or more. You'll be allowed to earn an additional 20% above your rate determination. Your earnings will then be deducted from your rate, and you'll receive the balance as your UI payment.
PEUC:
For those on regular unemployment- you will receive an additional 13 weeks of benefits after you've exhausted your initial 26 weeks. This benefit is available through 12/31/20.
Extended Benefits:
For those on regular unemployment- you will receive an additional 20 weeks of benefits after you've exhausted your initial 26 weeks and your PEUC weeks. This makes for a total of 59 weeks that you can possible receive unemployment benefits. This benefit is available as long as the state's unemployment rate is high.
Requesting Backpay:
You can request backpay if you are lucky enough to get through to an agent.

Here is a guide for NJ residents from the LRRC.
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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #320 on: April 29, 2020, 05:13:04 PM »
@cgr should be praised and applauded for all the questions answered here.
Thank you. Glad to be of help when so many are struggling.

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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #321 on: April 29, 2020, 05:15:28 PM »
PUA benefits can be paid retroactively for periods of unemployment, beginning on or after January 27, 2020.
https://labor.ny.gov/ui/pdfs/ui-covid-faq.pdf
Was the 7 waiting period waived back then as well? iirc you needed one week of waiting before anything kicks in? Or I would be able to claim that 1st week missing, in essence I signed up a week late.
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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #322 on: April 29, 2020, 05:16:17 PM »
I got the full $600 for the week 3/30-4/5
i meant for week of 4/2 (i see its really 4/5, but same point stands)
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« Reply #323 on: April 29, 2020, 05:16:54 PM »
Was the 7 waiting period waived back then as well? iirc you needed one week of waiting before anything kicks in? Or I would be able to claim that 1st week missing, in essence I signed up a week late.
FWIW this is from 3/16
https://qns.com/story/2020/03/16/new-york-state-waiving-waiting-period-for-unemployment-insurance-benefits/
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« Reply #324 on: April 29, 2020, 05:20:26 PM »
FWIW this is from 3/16
https://qns.com/story/2020/03/16/new-york-state-waiving-waiting-period-for-unemployment-insurance-benefits/
Actually from 3/12. It's for individuals impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis. (I guess if you select "No" when asked if you were laid off for coronavirus reasons, you will have a waiting week.)
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/articles/2020/brad-hoylman/unemployment-insurance-benefits-faq-new-york-state-department

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« Reply #325 on: April 29, 2020, 05:23:12 PM »
Actually from 3/12. It's for individuals impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis. (I guess if you select "No" when asked if you were laid off for coronavirus reasons, you will have a waiting week.)
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/articles/2020/brad-hoylman/unemployment-insurance-benefits-faq-new-york-state-department
(I meant the article is from the 16th)
So here's my issue then: When I filled out the old form, they asked if your workplace closed due to covid. I wrote no because it didn't close (they just laid everyone off). The new form asked if your job was impacted by covid so I would have written yes. Do you think they will apply the waiting week?
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« Reply #326 on: April 29, 2020, 05:27:52 PM »
If he paid into UI fund for his W2 wages, he'll go on regular unemployment and his rate will be determined by his Box 1 wages.
If he didn't pay into the fund and is eligible for PUA (some states are allowing religious organization employees and clergy members to qualify, others are not), his W2 will once again be his proof of wages. I doubt they'll look at any box other than Box 1 to determine the rate. My understanding is that parsonage is usually declared in Box 14.

If he does get approved for his housing allowance, please let me know. I'm working on putting together a chart for non-profits that shows in which state they're eligible and if that includes W2 employees or 1099 only. There is very little published information to go on so firsthand accounts are appreciated.
I've been doing some more research on housing allowance/parsonage.
NY asks for "net income" to determine PUA. No clear guidance on what to include.

Based on other states requirements, I'm advising to calculate and provide documentation for the following (don't add in losses to your total. Those count as 0)
1040 Return-  Line 7b
Schedule C-  Line 31
Schedule E-  Line 32

In other words- if it carries through to your personal return on one of these Schedules, you should include. If you receive a determination and they tell you that they specifically excluded one of these from your calculation, please let me know.

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« Reply #327 on: April 29, 2020, 05:29:12 PM »
(I meant the article is from the 16th)
So here's my issue then: When I filled out the old form, they asked if your workplace closed due to covid. I wrote no because it didn't close (they just laid everyone off). The new form asked if your job was impacted by covid so I would have written yes. Do you think they will apply the waiting week?
So far, I've seen everyone approved for standard UI get a waiting week. It doesn't seem to be automatic.
I suggest you message them and explain the situation. When they got around to paying everyone for that, you should definitely be included as well.

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« Reply #328 on: April 29, 2020, 05:31:45 PM »
So far, I've seen everyone approved for standard UI get a waiting week. It doesn't seem to be automatic.
I suggest you message them and explain the situation. When they got around to paying everyone for that, you should definitely be included as well.
I already messaged them about backdating like 2 weeks ago and haven't heard anything back. Do you think I should send another message? Or once they look at backdating they will cancel the waiting week also?
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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #329 on: April 29, 2020, 05:52:35 PM »
For NJ PUA eligible individuals finally some news

https://www.nj.gov/labor/lwdhome/press/2020/20200429_puapayments.shtml
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« Reply #330 on: April 29, 2020, 05:55:43 PM »
I already messaged them about backdating like 2 weeks ago and haven't heard anything back. Do you think I should send another message? Or once they look at backdating they will cancel the waiting week also?
I suggest you message them since you originally selected "No" when asked about coronavirus.
They might not automatically give you that week if you don't tell them it was an error.

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« Reply #331 on: April 29, 2020, 05:56:03 PM »
Great news!
Just found out that the DOL fine-tuned the definition (again) for the $600.
Here it is: The federal supplement would not affect eligibility for other benefits like Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, and housing assistance.
I know a few who were rejected by SNAP because UI income was too high, if that happens you'll need to file for a conference/hearing to explain why you are eligible.
Here is the official source if they ask for it: https://waysandmeans.house.gov/sites/democrats.waysandmeans.house.gov/files/documents/UC%20FAQ.pdf

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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #332 on: April 29, 2020, 06:12:32 PM »
Any idea how this works in NY?

"What about workers who are not laid off, but have their hours reduced?
Individuals who are still working are generally not eligible for UC benefits. However, the Take Responsibility
for Workers and Families Act makes a substantial federal investment in supporting Short-Time Compensation
(STC) or “work sharing” programs, which allow employers to make an agreement with the state UC program to
reduce hours, instead of laying people off, and then have workers receive partial UC benefits for their lost
hours. Workers in STC programs would receive $300 a week in Federal Pandemic Unemployment
Compensation, as well. However, workers with reduced hours who were not part of STC programs would not
receive UC."
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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #333 on: April 29, 2020, 07:19:41 PM »
For someone that is paid by a yeshiva and reports as parsonage in NJ, what is the process for filing unemployment? No other income.
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« Reply #334 on: April 29, 2020, 07:24:50 PM »
I suggest you message them since you originally selected "No" when asked about coronavirus.
They might not automatically give you that week if you don't tell them it was an error.
Thanks!
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« Reply #335 on: April 29, 2020, 07:30:12 PM »
For someone that is paid by a yeshiva and reports as parsonage in NJ, what is the process for filing unemployment? No other income.
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Did you lose the parsonage and that's why you're claiming?

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« Reply #336 on: April 29, 2020, 07:54:56 PM »
Did you lose the parsonage and that's why you're claiming?
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« Reply #337 on: April 29, 2020, 07:59:43 PM »
Great news!
Just found out that the DOL fine-tuned the definition (again) for the $600.
Here it is: The federal supplement would not affect eligibility for other benefits like Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, and housing assistance.
I know a few who were rejected by SNAP because UI income was too high, if that happens you'll need to file for a conference/hearing to explain why you are eligible.
Here is the official source if they ask for it: https://waysandmeans.house.gov/sites/democrats.waysandmeans.house.gov/files/documents/UC%20FAQ.pdf

do we know if the federal portion is taxable?

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« Reply #338 on: April 29, 2020, 08:07:08 PM »
do we know if the federal portion is taxable?
Taxed same as regular UI. Fed and State I come tax. No FICA as it's unearned income.

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« Reply #339 on: April 29, 2020, 08:08:04 PM »
Yes

Does this work for you?

I've been doing some more research on housing allowance/parsonage.
NY asks for "net income" to determine PUA. No clear guidance on what to include.

Based on other states requirements, I'm advising to calculate and provide documentation for the following (don't add in losses to your total. Those count as 0)
1040 Return-  Line 7b
Schedule C-  Line 31
Schedule E-  Line 32

In other words- if it carries through to your personal return on one of these Schedules, you should include. If you receive a determination and they tell you that they specifically excluded one of these from your calculation, please let me know.