California sees suspicious surge in coronavirus unemployment claims for gig workers

California sees suspicious surge in coronavirus unemployment claims for gig workers

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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.

California sees suspicious surge in coronavirus unemployment claims for gig workers

Jan 22, 2021, 1:47pm UTC
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.