California sees suspicious surge in coronavirus unemployment claims for gig workers
https://www.siliconvalley.com/2021/01/22/california-sees-suspicious-surge-in-unemployment-claims/
By ADAM BEAM | The Associated Press
SACRAMENTO — California is reporting a surge in coronavirus unemployment claims last week for independent contractors, gig workers and the self-employed — the category of benefits blamed for much of the state’s fraudulent payments.