Covid-19Requirements

September 15, 2020

Am I required to look for work in order to receive unemployment benefits?

Starting August 9, 2020, workers who are permanently separated from their employer (i.e. cannot or do not expect to return to their former employer when it is safe to do so, including self-employed workers who do not intend to return to their self-employment) must engage in work search activities and document those activities when they…

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Covid-19Requirements

September 15, 2020

What if I am required to look for work to keep my benefits, but cannot because myself or a family member/ household member is part of an at risk group and can’t risk being exposed to COVID-19?

Simply put, if the work search requirement applies to you and you do not document your work search, you may lose your benefits. As described above, there are many options for meeting the work search requirements that can be done from your home without risking exposure to COVID-19, including searching for work online, attending virtual…

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Covid-19Requirements

September 15, 2020

What counts as engaging in work search activities?

The Maine Department of Labor has said that the following activities meet the work search requirement:  Applying for a job for which you are reasonably qualified  Interviewing for a job for which you are reasonably qualified  Contacting an employer to inquire as to whether the employer is hiring  Participating in networking events related to a…

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