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As West Virginia awaits CARES Act guidance, WorkForce West Virginia recommends eligible claimants continue weekly certifications but NOT file a new claim
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia announced today it is awaiting guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor on the CARES Act unemployment extension provisions contained in H.R. 133. The extension was signed into law on Sunday, December 27, 2020. “While we wait on additional Federal guidance, I have directed WorkForce West Virginia to be prepared…
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FEMA ends lost wages assistance, WV unemployment benefits to continue
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has ended its Lost Wages Assistance Program, which provided an additional $300 a week in unemployment benefits to qualified claimants in West Virginia and other states. WorkForce West Virginia will continue to pay eligible claimants for as long as existing FEMA funds are available, but agency officials say they…
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WorkForce West Virginia receives FEMA grant approval, launches Lost Wages Assistance Program for unemployed West Virginians
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and WorkForce West Virginia announced today that the state is activating the Lost Wages Assistance Program to provide additional benefits to unemployed West Virginians. The state received approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on its application for Lost Wages Assistance grant funding. “The pandemic and economic slowdown have caused…
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WorkForce warns West Virginians about cases of unemployment fraud
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — WorkForce West Virginia has received thousands of fraudulent applications for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and agency officials are asking West Virginians to be on the lookout and protect their identities. WorkForce officials say thousands of people, who didn’t file an unemployment claim, have been mailed a Key Bank debit card, which is one way PUA…
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Gov. Justice directs WorkForce West Virginia to apply for “Lost Wage Assistance” unemployment insurance funds
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has directed WorkForce West Virginia to apply for the Lost Wages Assistance Payments grant through the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA). “As I have said, we cannot let our people that are sitting out there with no job – not knowing how in the world they’re going to pay…
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Applications for 13 weeks of extended unemployment benefits available May 6
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians who have exhausted their regular unemployment benefits and are eligible for Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) can apply for a 13-week extension on Wednesday, May 6. The additional weeks of benefits are provided through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and will be available to individuals who previously collected…
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WorkForce West Virginia reminds public of actions that can affect eligibility for unemployment benefits
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As WorkForce West Virginia processes thousands of applications for unemployment benefits each week, agency officials are reminding recipients to be mindful of state and federal eligibility requirements. “While certain state laws regarding unemployment benefits have been waived to help alleviate financial burdens caused by COVID-19, we cannot waive federal requirements,” said Scott Adkins, acting WorkForce Commissioner….
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WorkForce West Virginia encourages patience while waiting for CARES Act benefits, continues to process state unemployment benefits
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia is encouraging employees who believe they are eligible for programs under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to remain patient as the agency awaits guidelines for distributing benefits. Enhanced unemployment benefits provided through the CARES Act will be available to workers who normally don’t qualify for regular state…
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DEADLINE TO FILE DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE APPROACHING
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginians in Jackson and Lincoln Counties have just over a week before the deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. In July, WorkForce West Virginia announced that West Virginians living in Jackson and Lincoln counties who are unemployed due to the recent severe storms, flooding, mudslides and landslides may be eligible for disaster unemployment. …
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Governor Tomblin, Congressional Delegation Announce $3.5 million Grant to Help Workers Following Flooding
Federal dollars to support 250 temporary jobs for flood clean-up CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito, and Congressmen Evan Jenkins and Alex X. Mooney today announced that West Virginia has secured a $3.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to offer 250 temporary jobs…
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FEDERAL DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE EXTENDED TO RESIDENTS OF TWO ADDITIONAL COUNTIES
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – WorkForce West Virginia today announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits will be expanded to include qualifying persons residing or working in Jackson and Lincoln counties. Residents and workers in Kanawha, Greenbrier, Nicholas, Clay, Fayette, Monroe, Roane, Summers, Pocahontas and Webster counties were declared eligible last week. These counties have been included…
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FEDERAL DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS OF KANAWHA, GREENBRIER AND NICHOLAS COUNTIES
All WorkForce West Virginia offices now open to assist with claims CHARLESTON, W.Va. –WorkForce West Virginia today announced Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available to qualifying persons residing or working in Kanawha, Greenbrier or Nicholas County. These counties were part of the June 25, 2016, Major Disaster Declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency…