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The Coronavirus Crisis
As coronavirus cases persist and some states even backtrack their reopening plans, essential workers have flooded social media with calls for hazard pay.

When Essential Workers Earn Less Than The Jobless: 'We Put The Country On Our Back'

Jul 01, 2020
Congress has yet to pass a measure that would ensure a pay boost for people who have been asked to keep going to work during the coronavirus pandemic shutdowns.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
Millions of Uber drivers and other people who make a living from gig work are temporarily eligible for unemployment benefits. But the money has been slow to arrive.

'We Can't Take Your Call': Uber Drivers, Other Gig Workers Struggle For Unemployment

May 19, 2020
Gig workers are now eligible for unemployment benefits, but states have been slow to update their systems to accept claims. That's left many workers waiting weeks for help.
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Nevada Jobless Level Nears 20%; Extended Benefits Triggered

May 04, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Unemployment benefits are being extended for a second 13 weeks in Nevada, where a wave of workers idled by casino and business closures in response to the coronavirus outbreak has spiked the state jobless figure to almost 20%.

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The Coronavirus Crisis
Kersha Cartwright, a spokeswoman for the Georgia Department of Labor, said the office "is encouraging employees to work with their employers on a safe return-to-work plan."

As Governors Urge Businesses To Reopen, Workers May Be Pushed Off Unemployment

Apr 28, 2020
Employees who refuse to return to work out of concern for their safety will lose state and federal benefits. It's a predicament millions will soon face as lawmakers set to restart their economies.
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Nevada's March Unemployment Rate Highest In Years

Apr 16, 2020

Last month, Nevada’s unemployment rate was the highest in years, following business closures caused by coronavirus concerns. 

An estimated 6.3 percent of Nevada’s workforce was unemployed in March the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation reported Wednesday.

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Employment Office Rolls Out New Call Center

Apr 15, 2020

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced it has created a new call center for people seeking general information about unemployment benefits.

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Gov. Sisolak Updates Unemployment Rules

Apr 15, 2020

Governor Steve Sisolak announced updates to unemployment benefits for the thousands of Nevadans who have filed.

The governor told the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation to backdate all unemployment claims to the earliest date that someone was eligible. 

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The Coronavirus Crisis
The economic rescue package passed by the Senate this week would let gig workers and other self-employed people seek unemployment benefits they wouldn't normally qualify for.

Gig Workers Would Get Unemployment Safety Net In Rescue Package

Mar 27, 2020
Uber drivers, Airbnb hosts and other gig workers who have lost their livelihoods because of the coronavirus pandemic would get some relief under the proposed new $2 trillion federal rescue package.
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Coronavirus Live Updates
A "closed" sign is posted at the entrance of a New York State Department of Labor office in Brooklyn. With millions of people filing for unemployment benefits, state employment agencies have been overwhelmed around the country.

Advice On Filing For Unemployment Benefits: Document Everything And Be Persistent

Mar 26, 2020
The number of jobless claims hit an all-time record, with 3.3 million claims in the last week alone. With so many people filing, there are glitches. Experts offer suggestions on how to get through.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell leaves the Senate floor on Wednesday as the U.S. Senate was poised to pass a massive relief package for Americans and businesses ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic.

What's In It For You? $1,200 Checks, 13 Weeks Of Unemployment Payments And More

Mar 25, 2020
Congress has announced agreement on a $2 trillion economic relief package for the effects of COVID-19. Most households will get a relief check, and unemployment insurance has been greatly expanded.
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Utah Says It Is Owed Millions In Unemployment Benefits From Government Shutdown

Jan 31, 2019

The state of Utah is reporting it needs to recoup millions of dollars in unemployment benefits resulting from the government shutdown.

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KNPR's State of Nevada

Over 50 and Out of Work

Aug 13, 2012
Studies say the longer you’ve been unemployed, the harder it is to find work.
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KNPR's State of Nevada

Voices of the Unemployed: Jennifer McGrath

Aug 25, 2010
Jennifer McGrath has two kids, no job, and no money for food. Her employer laid her off when he closed shop, and she's been jobless for more than a year.
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KNPR's State of Nevada

Should We Extend Jobless Pay?

Jul 21, 2010

Plenty of local Nevadans said they need more time to find a job. But critics say that only encourages laziness. What do you think? Are you unemployed? Do you think we should extend jobless pay... or is it better to stop it?

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