DC Workers Demand Long-Delayed Unemployment Benefits and Reform during Oversight Hearing

With the exception of Councilmember Silverman, the council has remained strangely silent on the many challenges experienced by DC workers.

GOVERNMENT PROGRAMSThe Advoc8teDecember 10, 2020COVID-19, unemploymentComment

Councilmember Silverman Letter to DOES on Unemployment and Rescheduling Testimony

Councilmember Silverman has been requesting solutions to the delay and challenges facing DC workers in collecting benefits.

GOVERNMENTThe Advoc8teDecember 10, 2020CM SILVERMAN, unemploymentComment

Dec 9 | Councilmember Silverman hosts Unemployment Insurance Roundtable

A public oversight roundtable on the challenges DC workers face in securing unemployment benefits and extended benefits.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teDecember 9, 2020CM SILVERMAN, unemploymentComment

Dec 9 | Councilmember Silverman hosts Unemployment Insurance Roundtable

A public oversight roundtable on the challenges DC workers face in securing unemployment benefits and extended benefits.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teDecember 8, 2020CM SILVERMAN, unemploymentComment

💵 $1,200 One-Time Payment to DC residents getting PUA as of Nov 30th!

Some good news coming from Mayor Bowser and DOES!

GOVERNMENT PROGRAMSThe Advoc8teDecember 7, 2020DOES, unemploymentComment

[PR] Mayor Bowser Announces Federal Approval of DC’s Application for Additional Unemployment Compensation

Currently, the District has been approved for three weeks.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teSeptember 9, 2020PRESS RELEASE, unemploymentComment

What you need to know about DC Unemployment Benefits under the Federal CARES Act

The answers to your benefit questions all in one place.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teJune 1, 2020DOES, unemploymentComment

How independent contractors and gig workers apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)

Individuals who are typically ineligible for regular UI (i.e. independent contractors, gig workers, those with insufficient work history) that cannot work due to COVID-19 are potentially eligible for PUA.

JOBS, RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMay 21, 2020unemployment, COVID-19Comment

"Why am I only getting $179/week in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance?" (Copy)

Another nugget of helpful information from At-Large Councilmember Elissa Silverman, who, by the way, has been volunteering at DOES to help reduce the backlog.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMay 16, 2020DOES, CM SILVERMAN, unemploymentComment

"Why am I only getting $179/week in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance?"

Another nugget of helpful information from At-Large Councilmember Elissa Silverman, who, by the way, has been volunteering at DOES to help reduce the backlog.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMay 13, 2020DOES, CM SILVERMAN, unemploymentComment

How independent contractors and gig workers apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)

Individuals who are typically ineligible for regular UI (i.e. independent contractors, gig workers, those with insufficient work history) that cannot work due to COVID-19 are potentially eligible for PUA.

JOBS, RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMay 8, 2020unemployment, COVID-19Comment

"Why am I only getting $179/week in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance?"

Another nugget of helpful information from At-Large Councilmember Elissa Silverman, who, by the way, has been volunteering at DOES to help reduce the backlog.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMay 7, 2020DOES, CM SILVERMAN, unemploymentComment

May 7 | Councilmember Silverman's Facebook Live on Expanded Eligibility for Unemployment Benefits

Join At-Large Councilmember Elissa Silverman (@tweetelissa) tonight at 6pm on Facebook Live to learn more about accessing EXPANDED benefits!

EVENTS, RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMay 7, 2020CM SILVERMAN, COVID-19, unemploymentComment

Independent contractors and gig workers won't be able to apply for unemployment benefits until April 28th

If you are an independent contractor or gig worker and you want to be notified of when you can apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance send an email to pua@dc.gov.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 14, 2020DOES, unemploymentComment

Who's eligible for unemployment insurance during COVID-19

Those who are unemployed due to COVID-19 are exempt from the normal 7-day waiting period, the work search provision, and the ability-to-work provision.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMarch 21, 2020COVID-19, unemploymentComment

How can Ward 8 income levels increase when jobs aren't coming here?

The Advoc8teDecember 19, 2013Editorial, jobs, unemployment Comments

DO FOOD STAMPS CONTRIBUTE TO OBESITY?

The Advoc8teAugust 16, 2012health and wellness, unemployment Comment

EXAMINER | D.C. in midst of welfare overhaul

The Advoc8teAugust 2, 2012TANF, WASHINGTON EXAMINER, unemployment, welfareComment

EXAMINER | Nearly 7 of 10 employers conduct criminal background checks on all candidates

The Advoc8teJuly 31, 2012Hat Tip, legal, unemployment Comments

WJLA | Ward 8 unemployment hits 22.5 percent, nearly triple the national of 8.2 percent

The Advoc8teJuly 9, 2012Hat Tip, Ward 8, unemployment, wjlaComment