NMDWS offers a one-time $750 stimulus payment to self-employed New Mexicans

Available to the first 2,000 applicants that qualify

Starting at 2:00pm today, Wednesday, April 8, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) will be offering one-time grants in the amount of $750 each to self-employed individuals affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The Self-Employed Stimulus Payment (SESP) will be available to the first 2,000 applicants that qualify. This opportunity is funded by $1.5 million from the Rapid Response Layoff Aversion program under the directive of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

NMDWS announces help and resources for workers affected by COVID-19

Extended Unemployment Insurance Operations Center hours, waiting week waived, auto-adjudication, and virtual town hall

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) has heard the concerns from workers affected by COVID-19 and are implementing changes to increase access for New Mexicans applying for Unemployment Insurance (UI).

NMDWS prepares to provide Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

Notice of implementation of new filing system to go into effect Monday

(Albuquerque, NM) – On March 27, federal lawmakers passed a COVID-19 stimulus bill that will expand Unemployment Insur­­ance (UI) benefits, referred to as Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). This will open eligibility for independent contractors, the self-employed, and gig economy workers who will soon be able to apply for PUA benefits.

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