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Unemployment
Mainly a continuation of the 2020 Laws
General Extension – Programs End September 5, 2021
PUA
Available until the sooner of September 5, 2021 and 57 total weeks of eligibility
New Claimants (beginning February 1, 2021) have additional documentation requirements
PEUC
Available until the sooner of September 5, 2021 and 99 total weeks of eligibility
Applications from September 7, 2020 and later have 46 total weeks of eligibility
FPUC or PUC
$300/week
Start – Week Ending January 3, 2021
End – Week Ending September 5, 2021
No PUC benefits from July 27, 2020 – December 27, 2020
Continue to certify for weekly benefits. This remains as important as ever.
*NEW* Part Time Rule
Part-time work is now allowed
Instead of counting days worked, claimants can count hours worked
This allows for some benefits to be given even though a person is working
*Undocumented* – NEW LAW IN NY 2021 BUDGET
Undocumented immigrants can receive the equivalent of UI or PUA benefits
These will be one-time payments (1 lump sum) of either:
$15,600.00, or
$ 3,200.00
Both subject to taxes
Must show that they are NYS residents, ineligible for UI, and lost income because of COVID-19
Tax ID Number (TIN) NOT required
Can use NYS ID; NYC ID; school transcript; utility bills; bank statements; pay stubs, income tax forms, or letter from employer
Guidelines and Application Instructions
*PUA Eligibility Verification* – Due May 24, 2022
The DOL has been sending out notices in early 2022 to PUA recipients.
These notices are asking for proof that recipients were eligible for PUA.
Understandably, many recipients are confused, scared, or frustrated.
The best way to handle this is to follow the directions and send in proof that you were working before COVID and that the pandemic interrupted your work.
Proof can be tax records or even affidavits that prove eligibility.
Housing
**NEW** – New York Only
New York State made a new eviction moratorium that ends on January 15, 2022
This is mainly an extension of the federal protections with some additional steps in light of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions .
A tenant must still file a “hardship declaration ” to prevent an eviction.
Now, however, landlords can challenge the hardship declarations.
Commercial businesses and foreclosures have the same opportunity.
Now, a hearing will occur in court to decide whether the declaration is true and whether an eviction proceeding can commence.
Now, there is an eviction alternative: ERAP (Emergency Rental Assistance Program)
Successful applications can provide landlords with a past year of unpaid rent and can provide tenants with another year of housing stability.
Federal Law
Mainly a continuation of the 2020 Laws
No Evictions due to financial hardship caused by the pandemic until August 31, 2021
There are a few legal requirements associated with this protection for tenants, primarily that a tenant must file a “hardship declaration ” to benefit.
NOTE: Rent is still due. Pay now if you can.
Utilities cannot be shutoff for failure to pay
No Mortgage or Tax Foreclosures due to financial hardship caused by the pandemic until August 31, 2021
There are also a few legal requirements for Landlords to qualify for this protection
This protection also prevents any related negative credit reporting
Additional Help Related: Similar protections for small businesses
Labor
Employees are entitled to 4 hours of paid time off to receive the COVID-19 vaccine
This applies for each injection, if the employee needs more than one
Additional details depend on the company
General Guidance
Sick Leave
Employers with at least 5 employees or more than $1 million in net income must provide paid sick leave
Employers with less then 5 employees and less than $1 million in net income must provide unpaid sick leave
Most companies must provide 5 days or 40 hours of leave
Additional Details
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