Publications Campaigns Staff About News Donate Search... COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR UNEMPLOYED AND FRONTLINE WORKERS In this unprecedented moment, workers are coming together to fight for their health, safety, and economic security. For 50 years, NELP has advocated in partnership with working people and we believe the only way forward is together. We are in this with you. Please use and share these resources for unemployed and frontline workers. Check back frequently for updated materials. Frequently Asked Questions NEW: What does the American Rescue Plan Act mean for me, an unemployed worker? I have lost my job or my hours have been reduced. Can I get unemployment insurance? Could I qualify for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance? I am working but am worried about my health and safety on the job. What can I do? I am an immigrant worker and have lost my job. Am I eligible for unemployment insurance? I filed for unemployment insurance but was denied. What can I do? Learn more about Unemployment Insurance FAQ for Workers: Unemployment Insurance Resources to Learn More about Unemployment Eligibility Are you out of work because of COVID-19? Read this fact sheet to find out more about new and expanded unemployment benefits. What are the three unemployment insurance programs in the CARES Act? This fact sheet explains the programs created in the latest federal stimulus bill in three languages: ENGLISH | SPANISH | CHINESE What are the existing laws and new changes state unemployment programs have made? Download this data brief for a state-by-state summary. What else do I you need to know about the CARES Act? Relief for Workers Affected by Coronavirus What you need to know about the CARES Act AFLCIO-Relief-for-Workers-CARES-Act-Chart Resources about Health and Safety on the Job Which States and Cities Have Adopted Comprehensive COVID-19 Worker Protections? On the Introduction of the Safe Line Speeds in COVID-19 Act to Protect Meatpacking Workers Worker Safety & Health During COVID-19 Pandemic: Rights & Resources Toolkit Protecting Worker Safety & Health in the COVID Crisis: A State & Local Model Policy Response Resources for Independent Contractors & Temp Workers Independent Contractors and COVID-19: Working Without Protections Contratistas Independientes y COVID-19: Trabajando Sin Protección COVID-19 Information for Temporary Workers (Temp Worker Justice) Resources for Immigrant Workers FAQ: Immigrant Workers’ Rights and COVID-19—A Resource for Workers and Their Advocates (NELP, National Immigration Law Center, & OSH Law Project) ENGLISH | SPANISH Immigrant Workers’ Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance Elegibilidad de Trabajadores Inmigrantes Para Seguro de Desempleo COVID-19 Resources (Centro Legal de la Raza) COVID-19 and Worker Issues (Asian Americans Advancing Justice) Learn More about Paid Sick Days and Paid Family Leave COVID-19, Paid Leave, and Unemployment Flow Chart (NELP and Family Values at Work) Paid Sick Days and Paid Family Leave Know Your Rights (Family Values at Work) Conoce tus derechos (Family Values at Work) Know Your Rights on Paid Sick Days and Paid Leave (National Partnership for Women and Families) Conoce tus derechos: Permisos pagados por enfermedad y permisos para cuidado infantil durante el coronavirus (National Partnership for Women and Families) State & Local Resources List of unemployment insurance websites by state List of Legal Aid by state List of Mutual Aid Networks FAQs are for workers about the various benefits they may be entitled to during this pandemic, and whether they should apply. VISIT FAQS NEWSROOM News Releases In 21 States Ending All Pandemic UI Programs Early, 3 in 4 Will Lose All Jobless Aid Posted Jun 9, 2021 READ MORE Blog Which States and Cities Have Adopted Comprehensive COVID-19 Worker Protections? Posted Jun 9, 2021 READ MORE VISIT NEWSROOM Contact National Employment Law Project 90 Broad Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10004 Work With Us View Job Openings Follow us General Inquiries nelp@nelp.org Subscribe The site is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal advice. Website by Briteweb BACK TO TOP OF PAGE