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How to Assess Your Employment Situation

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Here you can find downloadable resources as an employee, if you are laid off or face job insecurity at this time. If you're a business-owner, share these with your employees. There are many ways to determine your options, and of course I recommend talking with your HR representative, boss, or manager. We're all in this together and all facing similar concerns.

Labor Benefits in PA and NJ

For workers in Pennsylvania. The PA Department of Labor website walks employees through the same steps and provides concrete actions and applications for benefits online. Share with your employees and encourage them to come to you or your HR team with questions.

This is a terrific, clear explainer on different possible scenarios for workers in New Jersey and what their rights and benefits are in each situation. The NJ Department of Labor has step by step instructions for workers to assess what they need to do if they’re ill, caring for someone who is ill, ordered remote, and more. Share with your employees and encourage them to come to you or your HR team with questions.

1099 Employee Information

Most of the available information and benefits are for W2 workers, but what about those whose income arrives differently? Seasonal workers, those in creative or gig economies, and others who use 1099s to report their earnings - check out this great PDF from the Arts, Media, and Entertainment Industry Coordinating Committee (AEMI) with a snapshot of what to do to get started.

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