Gig workers could get unemployment benefits under $2 trillion Senate stimulus bill

Gig workers could get unemployment benefits under $2 trillion Senate stimulus bill

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https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/26/stimulus-gig-workers-covid-19-coronavirus-uber/

The Senate’s historic $2 trillion stimulus package will make history in one more way: by providing some financial assistance to gig workers.

Late last night, the Senate passed a $2 trillion stimulus bill in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the bill, which makes its way to the House of Representatives for a vote this week, gig workers would be eligible to apply for unemployment benefits. Additionally, the bill would provide $600 per week in federal assistance for unemployed workers for up to four months.