Navigating CARES Act Unemployment Assistance
Members,
As you know, the entertainment industry is experiencing an unprecedented increase in unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, the CARES Act passed by congress last week will provide $260 billion in enhanced and expanded unemployment insurance (UI) to thousands of entertainment workers throughout the country who are being furloughed, laid off, or finding themselves without work through no fault of their own.
In order to make sure IATSE members successfully navigate the unemployment application process and receive the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance created by the CARES Act, locals are making officers and staff available to assist those who may have questions or concerns about their respective state’s unemployment insurance requirements.
