Some states have developed a separate PUA portal for the self-employed, freelance, and gig workers. However, in most states, you will need to apply for standard unemployment benefits first. Once you are rejected for standard unemployment, you will be evaluated to see if you meet the criteria...
The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program was put in place primarily for those out-of-work Americans who are not eligible for regular state unemployment benefits and are unemployed, partially unemployed, or unable or unavailable to wo...