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Federal COVID-19 Legislation Impact on State Unemployment Insurance
How studios and production companies can navigate unemployment insurance claims and limited state funding
April 3, 2020
Unemployment Insurance is a major safety net for many production workers. Join Entertainment Partners’ expert Becky Harshberger and Lindsay Heathcote, who discuss what studios and production companies can do if they receive a claim, as well as what options a state agency has when it runs out of funds to pay benefits. (Runtime: 30 minutes)
Topic: Legal
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