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Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Los Angeles County workers, business owners, and self-employed people affected by the California firestorms have until Tuesday, June 10, 2025, to apply for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). DUA benefits apply to losses beginning the week of January 12, 2025. Eligible full-time workers can receive between $186 and $450 per week for up to 26 weeks. Part-time workers may also qualify for benefits. Eligible individuals who were unemployed as of January 12, 2025, can request to have their claim start on that date, even if they apply after January 12. The last payable week of this emergency benefit ends July 12, 2025. DUA is for workers—such as self-employed people—who are not eligible for regular unemployment benefits and lost their jobs or had hours reduced because of the disaster. Applications after the June 10 deadline may be accepted if the applicant has good cause to submit a late application. The fastest and easiest way to apply for benefits is through the State of California Employment Development Department, myEDD, and then select UI Online, which is available in English, Spanish, Armenian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. Click on this link to view the extension announcement and full details.
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