MO Unemployment During the COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 crisis is an uncertain, unique time in history. Many business owners and individuals are doing everything they can to just "stay afloat." As for employees, there has been a RECORD-BREAKING number of people who have filed for unemployment. Recent news stories have come out and stated that the unemployment office has been incredibly busy, at times, their website has locked up and the phones have been jammed. Our Mid-MO CPAs don't mean to alarm you with any of this information, we simply want you to be prepared. You can still get your unemployment benefits, it just may take longer than what you were expecting. On that note, keep reading this week's blog to learn about the Missouri unemployment benefits due to the coronavirus. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Wilson Toellner CPA. All of our phone numbers can be found on our website at www.WTCPA.com.
An employee is receiving sick leave, PTO, FMLA, or other pay while out due to coronavirus
No, the employee is not generally eligible.
An employee is in mandatory quarantine due to suspicion of having the coronavirus
Yes, the employee is generally eligible.
An asymptomatic employee imposes self-quarantine because of the coronavirus
Yes, the employee is eligible. Facts and circumstances will matter.
Electronic mass filing system available for employers
Allows for more expedient claims by individuals if employer provides information first.
Employer contribution rates
Charges for coronavirus-related claims to the employer’s experience rating accounts is temporarily waived.
An employee previously exhausted their annual maximum benefit
Additional 13 weeks of federally funded compensation.
Maximum weekly benefit
Maximum weekly benefit is $320 with an additional $600 recently added by the federal government.
For other key information related to MO Unemployment Issues, visit labor.mo.gov/coronavirus
Again, if you have any questions about unemployment benefits, please give us a call. Also, if you're going through a different sort of situation right now, perhaps you're worried about how your business will make it during this difficult time financially, we are here. Just having the proper information during this unique time of "unknowns" can really help you. We can give you that helpful information an explain something you may be struggling to understand. Please give us a call. You can also stay up to date on our latest announcements by following us on our social media channels below.
MO Unemployment During the COVID-19 Crisis
Wondering about MO Unemployment Benefits due to coronavirus?
An employer shuts down due to coronavirus
Yes, the employee is generally eligible.
No, the employee is not generally eligible.
An employee is in mandatory quarantine due to suspicion of having the coronavirus
Yes, the employee is generally eligible.
Yes, the employee is eligible. Facts and circumstances will matter.
Allows for more expedient claims by individuals if employer provides information first.
Charges for coronavirus-related claims to the employer’s experience rating accounts is temporarily waived.
Additional 13 weeks of federally funded compensation.
Maximum weekly benefit is $320 with an additional $600 recently added by the federal government.
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