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Department issues Form 1099-G for those who file for unemployment insurance benefits

By Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development on Feb 2, 2021   Featured, State  

Department issues Form 1099-G for those who file for unemployment insurance benefits

JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development issues Form 1099-G to individuals who file for unemployment insurance benefits. Under federal law, unemployment insurance benefits are taxable income and must be reported to the IRS. Thousands of Alaskans were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and correctly received unemployment insurance benefits. However, criminal […]

Department Begins Issuing $300 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Payment

By Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development on Jan 6, 2021   Featured, State  

Department Begins Issuing $300 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Payment

JUNEAU, Alaska — Tuesday Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Dr. Tamika L. Ledbetter announced that this week the department began issuing the $300 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation payments, provided for in the Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act of 2020. These payments are being made on regular unemployment insurance claims for the […]

Trump Launches ‘Despicable’ Last-Minute Attack on Social Security With Rule Aiming to Restrict Disability Benefits

By Jake Johnson | Common Dreams on Dec 8, 2020   Featured, Health, National, National/World  

Trump Launches ‘Despicable’ Last-Minute Attack on Social Security With Rule Aiming to Restrict Disability Benefits

“Joe Biden needs to undo these cruel regulations—and clean house at SSA—on day one.” Just weeks away from relinquishing power to incoming President-elect Joe Biden, the Trump administration is quietly launching a last-minute assault on Social Security by rushing ahead with a rule that, if implemented, could deny critical benefits to hundreds of thousands of […]

Trump’s Millionaire Treasury Secretary Uses Debunked GOP Talking Point to Justify Slashing $600 Unemployment Boost

By Jake Johnson | Common Dreams on Aug 3, 2020   Featured, National, National/World, Politics  

Trump’s Millionaire Treasury Secretary Uses Debunked GOP Talking Point to Justify Slashing $600 Unemployment Boost

  Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin on Sunday recycled a debunked right-wing talking point to justify the GOP’s proposal to cut by more than half the $600-per-week federal boost in unemployment benefits that expired at the end of last week, depriving around 30 million Americans of a key economic lifeline as joblessness remains at historic levels. In an appearance on ABC‘s […]

Alaska Sea Grant Efforts Result in Over $8.5 Million in Economic Benefits to Alaska in 2019

By Alaska Sea Grant on Jul 6, 2020   Featured, News from Alaska SeaGrant  

Alaska Sea Grant Efforts Result in Over $8.5 Million in Economic Benefits to Alaska in 2019

  Alaska Sea Grant projects and programs produced over $8.5 million in economic benefits to the state last year, as reported to National Sea Grant. These benefits were the result of our work in marine safety training, seafood safety classes, seafood technology programs, professional consultations, and other activities.  The creation and support of jobs and […]

Department to Pursue Fraudulent Activities, Prevent Misuse of UI Program

By Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development on Jun 2, 2020   State  

Department to Pursue Fraudulent Activities, Prevent Misuse of UI Program

  JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) Commissioner Tamika L. Ledbetter announced Tuesday that Alaska continues to take measures to prevent fraud or misuse of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program, including the expanded unemployment benefits under the CARES Act. “The Department of Labor and Workforce Development will vigorously pursue all […]

Individuals Now Able to File Claim Certifications Weekly Instead of Every Two Weeks

By Patsy Westcott |Division of Employment and Trainng on Apr 10, 2020   Featured, State  

Individuals Now Able to File Claim Certifications Weekly Instead of Every Two Weeks

  JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Dr. Tamika L. Ledbetter announced Thursday that individuals utilizing the state’s internet Unemployment Insurance filing system are now able to file their claim certifications on a weekly basis rather than every two weeks. “This change will expedite benefit payments and bring much needed […]

Federal law now extends UI benefits for the first time to the self-employed

By Commissioner Dr. Tamika Ledbetter | Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development on Apr 2, 2020   Op/Ed and the Editor  

Federal law now extends UI benefits for the first time to the self-employed

  Federal and state legislation has expanded unemployment insurance benefits for Alaskans affected by the COVID-19 epidemic. Since the initial public health orders were announced, many impacted Alaskans have applied. As of the week ending March 21, the Department of Labor and Workforce Development processed 13,774 new claims for Unemployment Benefits – a significant increase […]

Legislature Passes Bill Expanding Unemployment Benefits for Alaskans Impacted by COVID-19

By Austin Baird | Akleg on Mar 24, 2020   Featured, Politics, State  

Legislature Passes Bill Expanding Unemployment Benefits for Alaskans Impacted by COVID-19

  HB308 is a critical step to provide much-needed aid for those displaced by deadly virus JUNEAU – Monday, a bill that will make it easier for Alaskans facing economic impacts due to the outbreak of COVID-19 to access unemployment benefits cleared its final legislative hurdle. House Bill 308 passed the House of Representatives on […]

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