The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) expects Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits will be available for some self-employed people, independent contractors, and gig workers before the end of April.
- If a person believes they may qualify for PUA, they should apply for regular unemployment benefits now.
- Unemployment Insurance (UI) has special instructions for self-employed people that will allow you to qualify for PUA benefits more quickly once they become available.
- UI will post updates to the CARES Act page on the UIMN.org website as they are available.
