Millions will be losing their pandemic-related and enhanced unemployment benefits over Labor Day weekend, as states opt to let them expire
As the country heads into the Labor Day weekend, millions of Americans will be losing the enhanced and pandemic-related unemployment benefits that have helped keep them afloat for the better part of the coronavirus pandemic.
CBS News reached out to officials in all 50 states to see if they would be extending the enhanced $300 benefits or other programs, such as the ones created for those who don't qualify for traditional unemployment benefits -- like gig workers, self-employed workers or those who've been out of a job for a long time. The vast majority acknowledge states will return to pre-pandemic unemployment benefit levels starting next week.
sent by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh to Congress earlier this month.While nearly all states have indicated the federal benefits will end, not every state has shut the door to continuing to pay some benefits for people who are still struggling. A Nevada official said the state was still weighing its options.
Meanwhile, an official in Washington told CBS News in an email, that to adequately address continued payments for those not traditionally eligible for unemployment assistance, further congressional action would be necessary. He said there are too many unaddressed issues, like a shortage of funds and the high weekly cost of disbursing the benefits, to continue to offer the assistance beyond September 6. The state is now focusing on reemployment efforts and vaccinations moving forward.
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