Do I qualify for unemployment compensation?
Unemployment compensation is income replacement for workers who have lost their job through no fault of their own.
Apply for unemployment compensation if any of the following have happened to you at work because of the coronavirus pandemic or its impact:
- Your hours have been reduced because of the public health crisis
- You have been temporarily laid off or your workplace closed
- You were sent home from work due to minor symptoms related to coronavirus
- Your work was interrupted because you need to care for a family member
- You were fired when you refused to work in unsafe conditions
- You quit to avoid unsafe conditions
Common Issues
Having trouble navigating the new UC system?
We’ve created a webpage with updates about what’s changed and information about how to use the new site.
Scared you might lose your job?
If you think you might lose your job or need to take a leave of absence, learn what you need to do before that happens to protect your eligibility for unemployment compensation.
Questions about UC?
We have created a page of questions and answers to help guide you through the process of applying and keeping your unemployment compensation benefits.
I'm not sure my employer is telling me the truth about UC
It is important to know your rights about UC. Check out our guide to common employer mistakes and misinformation.
How does my immigration status affect my eligibility for UC?
We have created a frequently asked questions page to help answer your questions about immigrations status and UC.
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The New Leaders in Advocacy Award is presented each year to one rising attorney who exhibits extraordinary leadership early in their career as civil legal aid or indigent defense advocate.
PLA is proud of the advocacy work that Julia does, which you can read about at https://bit.ly/3jw7wlF
“PLA’s attorney advocates could have worked at corporate law firms, or gone into some form of private practice, yet we all chose to dedicate our legal careers to providing aid to the most vulnerable. Most of us were motivated to do this work by our strong belief in equal justice, that all who require access to the courts should not be denied such access, and that all should have a voice. The attorneys and non-attorney advocates at PLA strive to provide the highest quality of legal services to our clients because we believe in PLA’s mission of enforcing and protecting the right of individuals and families by providing accessible, creative, and high-quality legal assistance and working collaboratively for systemic change.”
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Our Eviction Diversion Staff Attorney, Catherine Anderson, will be discussing Rental Assistance with our community partner VietLead. The presentation will be in English and Vietnamese.
Visit VietLead’s Facebook page at FB.me/vietlead to tune in!
Do you need help filing your weekly claim?
We've created a guide to help you file your weekly claim.
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