Unemployment Benefits

Each day brings more worries and questions. The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) manages the unemployment benefits process for Illinois and has added information to their website for people impacted by COVID-19.

"Unemployment benefits may be available to some individuals whose unemployment is attributable to COVID-19. IDES recently adopted emergency rules to try to make the unemployment insurance system as responsive to the current situation as possible." (https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/Pages/COVID-19-and-Unemployment-Benefits.aspx : accessed 27 Mar 2020) Check the website for frequently asked questions and up to date details.

In addition to other questions, the page answers the following:

• What determines if I'm able to work?
• What determines if I'm available for work?
• What determines if I'm actively seeking work?
• What if I'm temporarily laid off because the place where I work is temporarily closed because of the COVID-19 virus?
• What if I quit my job because I am generally concerned over the COVID-19 virus?

If you live in another state, check your state's criteria for unemployment benefits.

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