Under new federal rules, the claimants will qualify if they were denied for one of the following three reasons:
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- You refused to work for an employer who violated COVID-19 safety standards.
- You were laid off or had your hours cut because of COVID-19.
- You were a school employee whose work schedule was affected by the pandemic.
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Starting today, the Employee Development Department will send out emails and text messages to those who qualify.
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