The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides supplemental unemployment insurance (UI) funding to expand individuals’ eligibility, increase benefit amounts, and lengthen the duration of benefit availability.
Eligibility: In addition to standard UI eligibility, you may qualify for UI benefits via the CARES Act if: You are self-employed, including an independent contractor, freelancer, or a gig-economy worker; You are a part-time worker; Your work hours have been cut or reduced to zero, but you are still employed; or You have a limited work history that would typically disqualify you from UI.