When Lump Sum Unemployment Payments During COVID-19 Pandemic Jeopardize Other Benefits
Many Western New Yorkers who have been fired or furloughed from their jobs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have applied for Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UIB). Because of the historic deluge of applications, many are getting their unemployment benefits in one lump sum, retroactive to the time of application. While this windfall is a welcome Continue reading