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March 17, 2020

PA Unemployment Eligibility Due To Coronavirus

Unemployment in the State of Pennsylvania due to COVID-19

Labor & Industry Secretary Jerry Oleksaik said. “As Pennsylvania and the nation implement mitigation efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, it is important to relieve some of the financial pressures our workers are facing so they can focus on remaining healthy and safe.” “The best option is for employers to offer their employees paid time off. If leave is not available and your job has been impacted by this new virus, you may be eligible for benefits either through unemployment or workers’ compensation. If you work in a job or industry that likely will be affected, prepare now by knowing what you need and how to file so your application can be processed quickly.”

The criteria for unemployment in the state of Pennsylvania eligibility due to Coronavirus is as follows:

•Your employer temporarily closes or goes out of business because of COVID-19;
•Your employer reduces your hours because of COVID-19;
•You have been told not to work because your employer feels you might get or spread COVID-19;
•You have been told to quarantine or self-isolate or live/work in a county under government-recommended mitigation efforts.
•Employees may also be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits if you are out of work because of possible COVID-19 exposure in your workplace.
To file a claim or to learn more click here.
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