$300 Weekly Federal Pandemic Jobless Benefit Boost Ends Labor Day

Los Angeles CA

07 September, 2021

2:52 PM

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By CBSLA Staff, CBS Los Angeles: LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – While the eviction moratorium in California doesn't expire until the end of the month, Labor Day marks the end of the $300 weekly pandemic federal jobless benefit boost. "My car payment is due right now. I had to borrow from a relative to get my rent for the last three months," said Linda Williams, who is unemployed and struggling. "I am actively looking and my job is supposed to call me back. So, I'm just kinda of like stuck in the middle. Some 2.2 million Californians are losing their federal unemployment benefits, with most of those impacted being gig or 1099 workers, or those who have maxed out their state unemployment benefits. Read more at CBSLA CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.