As developments continue to unfold in response to the spread of COVID-19, we know many small businesses have questions about implications in the workplace and funding options to help bolster their businesses during this difficult time. On this page, we are compiling relevant tips and resources such as unemployment, paid family leave, paid sick leave, healthcare and more.
The Department began taking PEUC initial claims from those who have exhausted regular UI on June 24, 2020. PEUC is a temporary program that provides up to 13 additional weeks of payments to individuals who have exhausted their regular Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits.
Note: This program does not apply to individuals receiving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).
Audience: Employees
Work-Share avoids layoffs, allowing workers to remain employed and employers to retain trained staff during times of reduced business activity.
Audience: Small Business Owners, Employees
Assistance available for claimants, employers and service providers.
Audience: Small Business Owners, Employees, Self-employed
The Shared Work Unemployment Compensation Program is an alternative to layoffs for employers faced with a reduction in available work. It allows an employer to divide the available work among a specified group of affected employees instead of a layoff. These employees receive a portion of their unemployment benefits while working reduced hours.
Audience: Employees
The Employment Transition Team (ETT) is available at no cost to businesses and affected workers. As part of the ETT, a Regional Workforce Coordinator and local workforce system staff are available to provide guidance to you and reemployment services for your affected employees.
Audience: Employees
Workers can apply to receive unemployment benefits online and via telephone. However, call volumes have increased and wait times are exceptionally long. If you’re filing an initial claim, it is recommended that you apply online. Workers may be eligible for partial benefits.
Audience: Employees
Tips, tools and resources for workers who have been laid off such as unemployment insurance and taxes, budgeting basics, resume builders, and more.
Audience: Employees
Connects employers looking for workers, and workers looking for work. Workers can access virtual job fairs and online training opportunities.
Audience: Small Business Owners, Employees, Self-employed
This site offers information for both businesses and workers, including how to file or manage unemployment claims and helpful unemployment FAQs. Part-time workers may be eligible to receive partial unemployment benefits. Missourians who leave their job to relocate with an active military spouse may be eligible for benefits.
Audience: Employees
Unemployment benefits may be available to workers who have lost their job through no fault of their own. These bi-weekly benefit payments help job seekers focus on their path to reemployment and help lessen the negative impact that unemployment has on the economy.
Audience: Employees
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