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Our understanding is that many self-employed workers (including artists!) are eligible for state unemployment insurance (around 40-45% of average wages), federally-based Pandemic Unemployment Compensation ($600/week), and extended benefits, so find your state’s Department of Labor/UI website and collect information, including contracts, tax documents, and pay stubs or proof of payment before you begin the application process.

Some workers, depending on specific circumstances, could also be eligible for Paid Family Leave, or Short Term or Long Term Disability benefits. The Federal Government also has agreed, as part of the CARES Act, to release one time payments of up to $1200 to US citizens in the coming weeks.

Note that, per the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, a single member LLC may also apply for the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). If you want to learn more about the PPP, check out Fiscal Management Associates’ PPP Toolkit. Funds are depleted as of April 16, but additional funds may become available soon. Check with your bank, or an approved SBA lender for more information.

This guide is extremely helpful to determine what government benefits you might be qualified for: Family Values at Work Explore Your Rights. See here for more details and read this article on options for government relief. Fiscal Management Associates has this PPP Toolkit.

April 26, 2020

NYC United Against Coronavirus – Resources and Information

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2) is a global pandemic virus currently prevalent throughout NYC. This document contains information and resources to …

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April 26, 2020

How To Get On: a self-advocacy guide for folx with disabilities

A self-advocacy guide for anyone who is homebound or bedbound in the US. Special focus on folks with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis …

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April 26, 2020

Neighborhood Trust – Financial Empowerment Centers

Through the Financial Empowerment Centers (FEC) initiative, Neighborhood Trust partners with the City of New York to provide free, one-on-one …

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April 26, 2020

Right to Counsel – NYC Coalition

Renters/tenants’ rights organization that works to stop evictions in New York City. More here.

April 26, 2020

Human Resources Administration – Emergency Resources

For residents of New York City, the “One Shot Deal” emergency assistance program helps people who can’t meet an expense …

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April 26, 2020

NYC Councilmemebr Brad Lander – Coronavirus Resources for Freelancers

Great information on unemployment, loans, grants, small business relief, cash assistance, healthcare resources, and more from Brad Lander’s office. Also …

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April 26, 2020