“We are doing everything we can do address the issue now and ensure it does not happen again in the future.”Earlier this month, D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) announced an $11 million funding boost in the city’s unemployment agency. She filed her weekly unemployment certification on Sunday — like she always does — anticipating a slight delay because of Presidents’ Day. It’s a lot.”Joe Gomez, a 34-year-old media consultant from Adams Morgan whose business was decimated by the pandemic, said the loss of even one week of benefits could be devastating. She said the delays are affecting workers who receive all types of unemployment payments, ranging from traditional benefits to Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. Knowing her missing payment likely won’t come until next week, Gerald said she is praying that her family can step in and provide support for her and her child.

Source: Washington Post February 19, 2021 21:45 UTC