Most unemployed Hoosiers have been able to get their first unemployment check within three weeks, according to Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne.
Continue readingMore than $1.4 billion in unemployment benefits has been paid out to Hoosiers since March, but many are still waiting. Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne explained Friday why some unemployment claims take longer than 21 days to process.
Continue readingUnemployment payments will start going out to newly-eligible independent contractors and self-employed workers Friday. During state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Thursday, Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne said the payment system is ready to go, following updates to the department’s computer system.
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State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box appears to be satisfied with the safety measures in place at the Tyson meat processing plant in Logansport.
Continue readingThose filing for unemployment benefits continue to get some guidance from the state. More than 57,000 initial unemployment claims were filed in Indiana last week, according to the Department of Workforce Development. Commissioner Fred Payne says that’s significantly lower than the peak in March, but still more than double the pre-COVID-19 peak.
Continue readingIndependent contractors and those who are self-employed can start applying for unemployment benefits tomorrow (Friday). But Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne says payments aren’t expected to start going out until May 8.
Continue readingStarke and Pulaski counties’ unemployment rates saw little change in March, but the figures still don’t reflect the impact of COVID-19 and the stay-at-home order.
Continue readingIndependent contractors and those who are self-employed may be able to start applying for unemployment benefits as soon as next Friday.
Continue readingIndiana’s weekly unemployment claims remain near record levels. Almost 134,000 claims were filed last week, according to Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne.
Continue readingUnemployment recipients should start getting their $600 increase in a couple weeks, but independent contractors and gig economy workers will have to wait a bit longer to get any benefits.
Continue readingCOVID-19 is leading to unprecedented levels of unemployment. Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne said Thursday that more than 146,000 initial unemployment claims were filed with his office last week.
Continue readingA new online tool seeks to connect those looking for work with the needs that exist during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration says the state needs people to provide critical care for the elderly and those with disabilities. Child care providers are also needed to watch the kids of first responders, health care professionals, and other essential workers, so they can continue to keep others’ safe.
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State officials continue working to help those who are unemployed due to COVID-19. During a press conference Thursday, Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne cited a huge increase in the number of unemployment claims.
Continue readingEfforts to help ease the economic impact of the state’s stay-at-home order were shared during Tuesday’s press conference with Governor Holcomb and other state officials.
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