Assistance is available to self-employed workers, independent contractors, gig and platform workers who are impacted by COVID-19 through Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and possibly the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce DevelopmentĀ prepared two downloadable guides to help you understand what benefits are available and how to apply for them.
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