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I heard the federal goveqnment is paying $600.00 a week on top of the norm unemployment rate, true?

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I heard the federal government is paying $600.00 a week on top of the norm unemployment rate, true?

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Apr 3, 2020
Correct - under the recent CARES stimulus package, unemployment benefits were boosted by $600 per week for a period of four months. For a thorough breakdown of the stimulus package and how it applies to the construction industry, this article should be really useful: What’s in the $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Bill For Construction Businesses & Their Workers?
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Apr 5, 2020
I started my unemployment claim on Feb. 25, 2020. Will I be eligible for the $600.00 add to my regular unemployment check each week? Thank you!
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Apr 6, 2020
Not true ... This is my second week of getting unemployment benefit because of Covid-19 and haven't getting $600.00 additional that added to on my benefit ... NOT TRUE ...
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Apr 6, 2020
I have to disagree with the answer posted immediately above. The $600 addition to unemployment benefits are coming, but no one has received the $600 yet. By most accounts (including the New York Times), those additional $600 payments should be starting soon - potentially, this week. And, this makes sense - the CARES Act is brand new, and it's going to take some time to organize and disburse funds. For a thorough breakdown of who's eligible, and for info on who might not be eligible, these resources will be useful: - Expanded unemployment benefits: Who qualifies, how to apply | MarketWatch - These workers won’t qualify for beefed-up unemployment in the coronavirus relief package
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Apr 6, 2020
I just looked on NY unemployment website. I got the $600 added today (April 6) with my file for last week. I first filed in July when my job closed. Now that my new job is closed for the state of emergency I'm receiving it again, with the CARES bonus
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Apr 6, 2020
Will the $600 be added in a sum to make up for unemployment already received since Covid 19 shutdown? Or is it only starting with April’s unemployment? I’m sorry I don’t understand as well as I wish I did.
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Apr 6, 2020
Is the 600.00 a separate check or do they combine it with your weekly scheduled check??
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Apr 7, 2020
I applied back in early March and still haven’t received the $600
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Apr 7, 2020
It sounds like the $600 should be automatically added to the regular unemployment checks. From what I can tell, there aren't additional steps necessary to receive the $600. However, just because you haven't received it yet doesn't necessarily mean there should necessarily be cause for concern - it may take some states longer to work out the kinks than others. If you are concerned you aren't receiving your full benefit, reaching out to your local or state unemployment office should help to figure out whether there's an issue or whether the delay is normal. I also came across this article when looking for information, and I think it might be useful: 9 questions about how to get the coronavirus stimulus funds, answered | Vox.
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Apr 7, 2020
will they retro pay the extra $600 to when we first got laid off? Or at least get retro to when it got signed in?
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Apr 7, 2020
Yes it will be 600.00 a week from when you 1st filed.... they are updating their sites to handle this. You will get back pay
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Apr 8, 2020
I got my first unemployment check I didn’t receive a extra 600.00 when was it suppose to happen ? What I got for unemployment sure don’t cover anything much .
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Apr 8, 2020
Will the amount be pro-rated for part-time employees who have been furloughed, or will it be $600.00 for EVERYONE?
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Apr 8, 2020
The CARES Act and the $600 additional unemployment payments are both brand new - so it's entirely possible (if not expected) that there will be some delays. However, from the messages earlier in this thread, it sounds like some folks have started receiving the $600. Regarding pro-ration - the full $600 will be available to everyone qualifying for and receiving unemployment benefits.
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Apr 8, 2020
I am a server in Arizona and myself and my co workers were all denied unemployment benefits because we did not make enough money the past year.Will we be eligible for the federal benefit of $600.00 per week? Thank you,
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Apr 8, 2020
How is this fair for the essential employees who are getting far lower weekly paychecks then those doing nothing at all...blows my mind. We essentials making pennies need to strike about this.
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Apr 8, 2020
I got my 600.00 check today in addition to my existing unemployment today in the State of WV...yayyy!!
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Apr 8, 2020
Something told me to look at my bank account today, and the first 600.00 extra stimulus payment came today (Wed) from unemployment in my bank account. I got my regular unemployment yesterday (Tues), so yes it's real everyone! Just keep checking your bank account or debit card from your state every day! Be Safe!
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Apr 8, 2020
If I was receiving unemployment already, prior to COVID-19, will I get the 600.00 as well?
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Apr 9, 2020
Will the residents of the District of Columbia be receiving the $600 weekly unemployment check as well? Assuming they are applying for unemployment insurance. Thank you.
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