MADISON, WI (WSAU) — Certain requirements to receive unemployment benefits have been modified for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Tony Evers has issued Emergency Order #7 to waive work search requirements and modify availability requirements for unemployment insurance for workers affected by COVID-19. The four-week work search requirements are waived retroactive to March 12th.
The order also lets those who are out of work only for the COVID-19 public health emergency are considered available for work and available for benefits.
In the release, Evers says, “This emergency order follows the federal guidance related to administering unemployment insurance benefit claims during the pandemic period and allows the program to support our workers who have been affected.
“Many Wisconsin workers are facing financial burden and stress due to the COVID-19 outbreak and this order will help them access some additional support. My Administration plans to continue to work with state legislators and our federal partners on initiatives to help impacted workers.”
The executive order goes into effect immediately and will remain in effect for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
