We are making all efforts to provide current information, and are continually updating and supplementing this page as details about relief programs become available. However, as new legislation and policies are being adopted daily, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided and encourage you to contact the appropriate local, state and/or federal officials and agencies for the most-up-to-date information before applying for any Coronavirus-related assistance.

Unemployment

• PDF | New York State unemployment guide

  • The NYS maximum unemployment benefit is $504 per week. 7-Day waiting period for benefits and requirement to search for work are being waived at this time. Click here for frequently asked questions, such as how benefits are calculated and when should I file a claim. In addition, the recently enacted CARES Act will soon provide enhanced unemployment benefits for individuals who are out of work due to the Coronavirus epidemic. Please review the relevant sections of the CARES Act for more information.

  • View a PDF providing guidance for self-employed individuals in New York State

• PDF | Unemployment - How to File
• PDF | Unemployment and the CARES Act
• Jackson Lewis | Unemployment Insurance Guidance by State

Federal & Nationwide

Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES)

• Relevant topics: (1) A tax credit of $1200 to most adults or $2400 for married persons. (2) $377 billion loan program for small businesses (up to 500 employees) to help continue making payroll. A portion can be forgiven depending on how many employees the employer retains. (3) An increase in weekly unemployment benefits and an extension of the time period that a person can receive benefits. (4) Self-employed people and gig economy workers may also qualify to receive benefits.
  • PDF | Full Analysis
  • PDF | Division A Summary

Federal Family First Coronavirus Response Act

• The law goes into effect April 1, 2020 and will remain in place until December 31, 2020. Relevant topics: (1) Extends and expands the protections of FMLA job-protected leave for certain childcare COVID-19-related absences, including requiring paid FMLA leave benefits. (2) Provides a new paid sick leave entitlement for certain COVID-19 related absences. (3) Provides tax credits to help employers defray the costs of paying these benefits.
  • PDF | Summary
  • PDF | Grid view
  • PDF | Employee Rights poster
  • PDF | Side-by-side comparision of benefits available through this act vs. New York State

Financial Assistance

• ActorsFund.org | Emergency Financial Assistance
  • Eligibility requirements for Actors Fund Emergency Financial Assistance: Current financial need (inability to pay next two month’s bills); A minimum of five years of recent entertainment industry employment with earnings of at least $6,500 for three out of the last five years OR a minimum of 20 years of industry employment with a minimum of 10 years of earnings of at least $5,000 (please note that income from teaching does not qualify); Eligibility requirements for dancers—three years of recent dance earnings of at least $2,000 a year.
• ArtistRelief.org | Financial and informational resources for artists across the United States
  • Artist Relief will distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19.
• Billboard | A State-by-State Resource Guide for Music Professionals
• Freelancers Union | Freelancers Relief Fund

Information

• Arts.gov | COVID-19 Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations
• DOL.gov | Department of Labor Coronavirus Resources
• ED.gov | Secretary DeVos Suspends Federal Student Loan Payments, Waives Interest During National Emergency
• USA.gov | What is the Federal Government Doing in Response to COVID-19?

Jobs

• Amazon | Full and part-time fulfillment and delivery positions in the U.S.

New York City

Financial Assistance

• HFLS.org | The Coronavirus Financial Impact Loan
  • Coronavirus Financial Impact Loan Program provides interest-free loans of $2,000-$5,000 to residents of New York City’s five boroughs, Westchester, or Long Island who are facing financial challenges caused by the Coronavirus outbreak.
• NYC.gov | Assistance for Individuals

Rental Assistance

• NYC Home Base Program - Services to prevent eviction, short-term financial & rental assistance,  and more.
• Catholic Charities | Call their Helpline 1-(888)-744-7900 to find out more about rental assistance and other programs.
• Click here to watch a web-extra from WCBS-NY Detailing Tenant Rights, Rent Relief Programs And More

Jobs

• Gristedes | Gristedes Careers
  • Fill out the registration of interest and when asked if you were referred by someone enter “Broadway”

Information

• PDF | NYC's COVID Testing Recommendations

New York State

Financial Assistance

• HFLS.org | The Coronavirus Financial Impact Loan
  • Coronavirus Financial Impact Loan Program provides interest-free loans of $2,000-$5,000 to residents of New York City’s five boroughs, Westchester, or Long Island who are facing financial challenges caused by the Coronavirus outbreak.

Information

• Overview of relief available to workers under New York State Law
  • PDF | Summary
  • PDF | Grid view
• AG.ny.gov | Guidance on Coronavirus Resources and Warnings about Consumer Scams
• Governor.ny.gov | New York Sick Leave, Disability, and Paid Family Leave Benefits for Employees Quarantined Due To COVID-19
• Governor.ny.gov | Media Production Guidelines

Other Regions - Information and Jobs

Tri-State Area

• Connecticut | CTDOL.state.CT.us | Unemployed Due to Coronavirus
• New Jersey | Jobs.Covid19.NJ.gov | State of New Jersey COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal

Alabama

• Labor.Alabama.gov | Coronavirus and Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Alaska 

• DOA.Alaska.gov | COVID-19 Resources for State of Alaska Employees 

Arizona

• DES.AZ.gov | DES Services Related to COVID-19
• DES.AZ.gov | Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Arkansas

• Arkansasedc.com | Resources for Employees

California

• Edd.CA.gov | Resources for Workers
• Gov.CA.gov | State Efforts to Assist California Workers

Colorado

• Choosecolorado.com | Resources for Colorado Businesses and Employees

Delaware

• Laborfiles.Delaware.gov | Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance Frequently Asked Questions

Florida

• Floridajobs.org | Reemployment Assistance COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

Georgia

• DOL.State.GA.us | Unemployment Insurance Claim

Hawaii

• Hawaiicovid19.com | Hawaii State Department of Health: Information and Resources for Managing COVID-19

Idaho

• Labor.Idaho.gov | Information about Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and Unemployment Insurance

Illinois

• Illinois.gov | COVID-19 and Unemployment Benefits

Indiana

• IN.gov | Indiana Unemployment

Iowa

• Iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov | PTO and unemployment benefits

Kansas

• DOL.KS.gov | Unemployment Tutorials

Kentucky

• KCC.KY.gov | Kentucky Career Center

Louisiana 

• Louisianaworks.net | Louisiana Workforce Commission

Maine

• Maine.gov | Resources for Workers and Businesses on COVID-19

Maryland

• DLLR.State.MD.us | COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund - Workforce Development and Adult Learning

Massachusetts

• Mass.gov | Massachusetts COVID-19 unemployment information

Michigan 

• Michigan.gov | Coronavirus Resources for Employees and Employers

Minnesota

• MN.gov | COVID-19 Info for State Employees

Mississippi

• MDES.MS.gov | Resources for Workers and Businesses on COVID-19

Missouri 

• Labor.MO.gov | Unemployed Workers

Montana 

• DLI.MT.gov | Resource Guide for Montana Employers and Employees

Nebraska 

• DOL.Nebraska.gov | COVID-19 Resources and Information

Nevada

• Labor.NV.gov | Employer and Employee Information on COVID-19

New Hampshire

• NH.gov | COVID-19 Resources for Business and Workers

New Jersey 

• NJ.gov | NJDOL Benefits and the Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Employees Should Know

New Mexico 

• DWS.state.NM.us | Information for Workers Affected by COVID-19

North Carolina

• DES.NC.gov | COVID-19 Information for Individuals

North Dakota 

• JobsND.com | Unemployment Insurance and COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

Ohio 

• JFS.Ohio.gov | Coronavirus and Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Oklahoma

• Oklahomaworks.gov | Covid-19 & Oklahoma Works Information

Oregon

• Govstatus.egov.com | COVID-19 Related Business Layoffs, Closures, and Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Pennsylvania 

• UC.PA.gov | Information For Pennsylvania Employees Impacted By Covid-19

Rhode Island

• DLT.state.RI.us | Workplace Fact Sheet

South Carolina

• DEW.SC.gov | COVID-19 Resource Hub Jobseeker Services

South Dakota

• DLR.SD.gov | Unemployment Claims: Tips for Workers

Tennessee

• TN.gov | COVID-19 Unemployment for Employees

Texas

• TWC.Texas.gov | COVID-19 Resources Job Seekers

Utah

• Jobs.Utah.gov | COVID-19 and Unemployment Insurance Frequently Asked Questions for Employees

Vermont

• Labor.Vermont.gov | Resources for Employees

Virginia

• Virginia.gov | Employment & Financial Support

Washington

• ESD.WA.gov | Frequently asked questions - Workers

West Virginia

• WorkforceWV.org | COVID-19 And Unemployment Updates

Wisconsin

• DWD.Wisconsin.gov | Unemployment COVID-19 Public Information

Wyoming

• Wyomingworkforce.org | COVID-19 and Unemployment Insurance Benefits Questions and Answers