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by krazyk8s 2247 days ago
Exactly the case, it is taking an extreme amount of time in some states. I have family that lost a job, it took 5 weeks to begin receiving unemployment, and another week for the additional $600/week to come in.

On the plus side, that unemployment benefit is definitely helping with social distancing - with the additional benefits they are essentially making an additional $13/hour over the job they lost and I am sure are in no hurry to find a replacement.