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Hi Richard,
Under the CARES Act, Congress has expanded unemployment benefits. Previously, independent contractors and self-employed individuals were not eligible. But due to the new law, they can receive unemployment benefits. If you are self-employed, you can read more information about how to access that program here:
https://www.zenefits.com/workest/how-self-employed-people-can-access-unemployment-benefits/
Under the CARES Act, Congress has expanded unemployment benefits. Previously, independent contractors and self-employed individuals were not eligible. But due to the new law, they can receive unemployment benefits. If you are self-employed, you can read more information about how to access that program here:
https://www.zenefits.com/workest/how-self-employed-people-can-access-unemployment-benefits/
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