UNEMPLOYMENT CALCULATOR: See how wages stack up against the COVID-19 crisis unemployment benefits

ByGrace Manthey WLS logo
Thursday, April 16, 2020
UNEMPLOYMENT CALCULATOR: See how wages stack up against COVID-19 benefits
As part of the CARES act, those who file for unemployment could get an extra $600 a week in addition to their state's weekly unemployment benefits. This calculator shows how that compares to wages.

As part of the federal COVID-19 crisis stimulus package, those who file for unemployment could get an extra $600 a week in addition to their state's weekly unemployment benefits.

The extra benefits could last up to four months. Most states have said they would provide the extra add-on payment starting this week. The unemployment benefits programs are run by states with varying requirements and payment amounts.

This calculator takes into account differing rules to show the range a person's payment should be compared to their wages or the local minimum wage.

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