Members-Only COVID-19 Resources
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State Information
This page was last updated on Friday February 5, 2021 at 1:54pm
This web page highlights information provided by states on how they are dealing with unemployment insurance issues related to the impact of COVID-19 on their daily operations. The tabs above link to other useful resources from the public and private sectors.
The three links below (Center for Disease Control and Prevention-CDC, Johns Hopkins-JH and World Health Organization-WHO) contain the most accurate and up-to-date information about the virus.
- CDC is responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak
- Johns Hopkins: COVID-19 Global Map
- World Health Organization coronavirus outbreak
State Information
- Alabama
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- Employer Charges for COVID-19 Related Claims Waived: Employers Urged to File Claims on Behalf of Employees
- Coronavirus and Unemployment Insurance FAQs
- Release detailing changes to UC for coronavirus (see FAQs above)
- DOL COVID-19 Resource Page
- Alabama Career Center Locations will Close to Public - Going to Virtual Services
- Alaska
- Arkansas
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- Common Questions and Answers for Employers Regarding the Unemployment Insurance Program and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Common Questions and Answers for Workers Regarding the Unemployment Insurance Program and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Notice to Individuals Inquiring About the Availability of Unemployment Insurance Benefits As A Result of the COVID19 Pandemic
- Arizona
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- DES Announces Expansion of Shared Work Program to Support Employers, Employees
- Resources for Job Seekers and Employers
- UI Information Fact Sheet
- COVID-19 and Unemployment Insurance Benefits Arizona Department of Economic Security Questions and Answers
- COVID-19 Information - links to UI and includes form to submit with COVID-19 questions
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
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- Department of Labor COVID-19 Response Center
- The Delaware Department of Labor Expands Unemployment Benefits to Workers Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic
- The Delaware Department of Labor Offices will remain open, but we are suspending public access to all of our office buildings until further notice.
- Unemployment Benefits Expanded to Workers Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic - includes information about office closures
- Division of Unemployment Insurance Frequently Regarding the Potential Impact of the Coronavirus
- District of Columbia
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- Bowser Administration Announces UI Benefit Flexibilities with the Passage of COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020
- DC Expands Unemployment Insurance Protections to Address COVID-19
- Update on DOES Operating Status during COVID-19 emergency
- Website for COVID-19
- District of Columbia Stimulus Payment
- Florida
- Georgia
- Guam
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
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- Indiana Unemployment Information including links
- DWD to host statewide unemployment insurance webinars for Hoosiers impacted by COVID
- COVID-19 Resource Guide for Hoosiers Looking for Assistance
- Governor announces more steps to slow spread of COVID-19; includes information on DWD offices
- Governor's Order - Helping Hoosiers During COVID-19
- UPDATED: DWD COVID-19 Information
- Indiana UI FAQ for COVID-19
- Iowa
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- Press Release on Lost Wages Assistance Program Payments
- IWD announces Guidance on Unemployment Benefits: Iowans Who Refuse to Return to Work Without Good Reason When Recalled Will Lose Eligibility to Unemployment Benefits
- Gov. Reynolds announces unemployment insurance tax extension to assist small businesses
- UI Tax Extension to Small Businesses
- Updates and Resources about COVID-19
- Governor Reynolds announces assistance for employees and employers affected by COVID-19 related layoffs
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
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- ENACTED: State of Emergency and Catastrophic Health Emergency - Prohibits an employer from terminating an employee solely on the basis that the employee has been required to be isolated or quarantined
- Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning - includes information about local office services/availability
- State employee travel out of state suspended
- Unemployment Insurance information for claimants, including COVID-19 FAQ
- COVID-19 FAQ for UI
- Massachusetts
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- ENACTED: An Act authorizing waiver of the one week waiting period for unemployment benefits
- Status of AJCs
- Information on Unemployment and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Guidance & directives for businesses and employers - includes information about unemployment
- Learn about Massachusetts COVID-19 Workforce Measures
- Michigan
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- Criminals attempting to illegally obtain benefits using stolen and falsified data
- State website for Coronavirus information - info for residents/communities, health care professionals, childcare and school administrators, employers and workers
- Governor Whitmer Expands Unemployment Benefits for Michigan Workers
- Executive Order Temporary Expansions of Unemployment Eligibility and Cost-sharing
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
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- COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Information for New Jersey Businesses
- All One-Stop Career Center Offices Closed through March 30
- In-Person Unemployment Services at One-Stops Suspended Due to COVID-19. Online benefit filing.
- Dept of Labor Benefits and the Coronavirus: What you should know
- COVID-19 Scenarios & Benefits Available (English)
- COVID-19 Scenarios & Benefits Available (Spanish)
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
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- Governor issues executive order to stay home
- WorkSource Oregon centers are making social distancing health recommendation adjustments to provide services to individuals and businesses during the COVID-19 crisis while protecting customers, employees and the public.
- Sick days 101: What the law says for workers and employers
- COVID-19 Coronavirus Supplemental Resource Guide for Employees
- Scenarios & Benefits Available
- Related Business Layoffs, Closures, and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
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- CARES Act Benefits and Implementation
- Warning Against Unemployment Scams
- Unemployment Insurance Eligibility Requirements Loosened
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What does it mean for employers?
- Employers: Use SIDES for fast, secure online unemployment filing
- Labor Department Accepting Unemployment Claims from Workers Affected by COVID-19
- Governor release on statewide effort to prepare for COVID-19
- COVID-19 Resources
- COVID-19 Reemployment Assistance Eligibility Determinations
- Labor Department Accepting Unemployment Claims from School Employees Affected by COVID-19 Closures
- Reemployment Assistance Customer Service Center Remains Open
- Tennessee
- Texas
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- Helping Texans Access UI System: Implementing Staggered Access Based on Area Code
- Chat Bot Launched for UI Claims
- Employers: Enrolling in Shared Work Program Provides an Alternative to Layoffs During COVID-19
- TVC Coronavirus Customer Service Policy (JVSG grant recipient in Texas)
- COVID-19 Resources Employers
- COVID-19 Resources Job Seekers
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Utah
- Vermont
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- CAREER RESOURCE CENTERS CLOSED TO PUBLIC, STILL OFFERING VIRTUAL SERVICES
- PRESS RELEASE: DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES ELECTRONIC OPTION, STAFF INCREASES FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - includes information about local offices
- Expanding Unemployment Insurance Benefits in Response to COVID-19
- COVID-19 FAQ
- Vermont Unemployment Insurance Homepage
- Vermont Short Term Supplemental Benefit
- Virginia
- Washington
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- Employment Security Department Home page with links to resources
- Message from Commissioner LeVine on Demand for Agency's Services
- WorkSource career centers temporarily converting to all-virtual services
- Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs)
- Inslee announces support for workers and businesses impacted by COVID-19
- ESD COVID-19 Response: including link to emergency rules for unemployment insurance
- Employment Security Department COVID-19 Information
- Scenarios and benefits chart
- Resource list for businesses & workers impacted by COVID-19
- PASSED: WA HB 2965 - Concerning the State's Response to the Novel Coronavirus
- PASSED: WA HB 2739 - AN ACT Relating to Adjusting Certain Requirements of the Shared Leave Program and Declaring an Emergency
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
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- Unemployment COVID-19 Public Information
- COVID-19 Which Unemployment Program is for You?
- DWD Launches New Links in Spanish and Hmong Related DWD COVID-19 Information
- Employment & Training COVID-19 Public Information - job center status
- Emergency Order to the Department of Workforce Development Regarding Unemployment Insurance
- How to File for Benefits Online: Employees & Employers
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Offices Temporarily Close and Providing Virtual Services
- Department of Workforce Development Information for the Public including Unemployment and Employment and Training
- Department of Workforce Development Information for Partners including employers regarding unemployment insurance
- Wyoming
Travel Restrictions
Multiple states have implemented outbound and/or inbound travel restrictions for state staff and visitors to state agencies. These states include:
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Guam
- Hawaii
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Does your state have more information to post here? Contact COVID@naswa.org