“Dear PoPville,
Has anyone, who traditionally unable to apply for Unemployment insurance (insufficient work history/1099 worker), but now eligible through the CARES Act, been able to apply in DC?”
Ed. Note: Unemployment resources from DC here.
Also, Councilmember Elissa Silverman gives these sobering stats:
“To give perspective on what is happening in DC:
In 2017, there were 28,587 UI claims filed all year
In 2018, there were 26,977 UI claims filed all year
In 2019, there were 28,565 UI claims filed all year
Even in 2010, there were 42,043 UI claims filed all year
(Source: DC CAFR)”