If you’re out of a job because of coronavirus-related business closures, you could get unemployment or worker’s comp pay. In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the state has changed requirements so more people will qualify for benefits. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
The Philadelphia Water Department, Philadelphia Gas Works and PECO have announced moratoriums on service disconnections. The moratoriums, effective Friday, vary in length. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
The court’s decision means evictions already scheduled will not move forward for half a month, and people will be allowed to stay in homes for that duration. But the court will continue to hear new cases and operate as usual. | From: Plan Philly (Read more.)
If you’re one of the workers who has been affected by the pandemic — say, your employer had to shut down because of Mayor Kenney’s Monday order or you’re in self-quarantine and can’t work — there’s a good chance you’re eligible for unemployment benefits from the state. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
Hundreds of furloughed city employees are now guaranteed paychecks throughout the coronavirus crisis. Kenney’s plan did not initially include those hundreds of furloughed seasonal workers, who don’t enjoy the same protections as the city’s largely unionized full-time workforce. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
It will begin with $6.4 million in funding and provide grants to help address the challenges brought by COVID-19. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
The idea of a “universal basic income” or giving people monthly cash payments gained traction on the 2020 campaign trail. Now, Philadelphia wants to try it as a way to lift some low-income renters out of poverty. Could it work? Here’s a look at what Philly leaders are proposing and how a basic income experiment is playing out in Stockton, California. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
En colaboración con Resolve Philadelphia, Kensington Voice está traduciendo en español los artículos sobre COVID-19 (coronavirus) de las organizaciones de noticias que componen Broke in Philly. | Por: Kensington Voice (Read more.)
With multiple Philadelphians testing positive for COVID-19, the city’s Office of Homeless Services has drafted a plan to prevent an outbreak among people living on the street. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
The spread of the coronavirus has led to a huge drop in business for hotels, canceled sporting events, and closed schools. That means no work and no income for some hourly workers. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
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