Tag: unemployment insurance
AB 1731 Provides Rare Win-Win Option for California’s Businesses and Workers During Economic Downturn
As the 2020 legislative season comes to a close, we can certainly say it has been a chaotic time for employers. One bright spot for…
How Part-Time Return to Work Affects Employee’s UI Benefits
My employee has been on furlough and collecting unemployment insurance (UI). If I bring her back to work part time, what is the maximum number…
Beware of New Unemployment Insurance Scams
As the nation continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, including an 11.1 percent unemployment rate in June, a new threat has emerged — unemployment…
EDD Announces Up to 20-Week UI Extension
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has taken action to further assist people who are unemployed due to the economic impact of COVID-19. On July…
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Passes
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed additional emergency relief legislation known as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Families First Act). Passed because of…
