If you are:
Sick or quarantined:
If you cannot work because you have or were exposed to COVID-19, you can file a disability claim.
Depending on income, benefits are approximately 60% - 70% of wages.
Benefits can range from $50 - $1,300 a week.
Taking care of someone ill or quarantined:
If you cannot work because you are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19, you can file for paid family leave. You can receive up to 6 weeks of benefit payments if you have a full or partial loss of wages
Depending on income, benefits are approximately 60-70% of wages. Benefits can range from $50 - $1,300 a week.
Having to work reduced hours:
If your hours are reduced or if you are temporarily unemployed due to COVID-19 and are expected to return to work with your employer within a few weeks, you can file an unemployment insurance claim.
You will not be required to seek work each week if your unemployment insurance claim is approved. However workers must be ready to work during the unemployment period for each week of benefits claimed and meet eligibility criteria.
Benefits can range from $40 - $450 a week.
