The U.S. Congress recently passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (known as the “CARES Act”) in response to the public health and economic emergency caused by the novel coronavirus.
The CARES Act contains important financial measures intended to help people in the United States, including those who work independently and offer care through platforms like Rover.
Among other provisions, the CARES Act expands eligibility for unemployment assistance to some self-employed individuals. If you’re unemployed, partially unemployed, or cannot work for a variety of coronavirus-related reasons, you may now qualify for unemployment benefits. Benefit amounts vary based on where you live and individual circumstances.
For more information about unemployment laws and resources, you can find a link to your state’s or territory’s unemployment office in the list below.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia (DC)
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
US Virgin Islands
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
