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Feb 19, 2021

Update: After Thousands Of D.C. Unemployment Payments Stalled, Major Banks Will Refund Overdraft Fees

Those affected should have payments by Tuesday or Wednesday, the city’s unemployment office said.

Dec 09, 2020

Fraudsters Tried To File Unemployment Claims In Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s Name

“This kind of fraud truly can happen to anyone, and we need to remain vigilant,” Hogan said in a tweet on Wednesday.

Nov 05, 2020

Here Are Your Options For Unemployment Benefits In The D.C. Area

In D.C., benefits were recently extended an additional seven weeks.

Oct 21, 2020

D.C. Council Passes Emergency Extension Of Unemployment Benefits

It’s unclear when the new benefits will kick in, due to federal regulations and administrative costs.

Aug 24, 2020

Months Into The Pandemic, Many D.C.-Area Residents Still Haven’t Gotten Their Unemployment Benefits

They’ve spent hours on hold, trying to get answers about their benefits.

Jun 14, 2012

D.C. Files Lawsuits Against Alleged Double-Dipping Public Workers

D.C. Attorney General Irv Nathan filed the first wave of lawsuits against current and former public employees accused of taking unemployment compensation they were not entitled to receive.

Feb 08, 2012

School Bus Drivers Among Those Under Investigation for Unemployment Fraud

District officials elaborated more on the allegations this week that as many as many as 150 current and former city employees allegedly drew unemployment insurance payments at the same time they earned their regular salaries.

Feb 06, 2012

Double Dipping: Not Cool at Super Bowl Party or at Work

Double dipping at a party might get you some nasty looks, but doing it when you work for the District’s government will get you fired and prosecuted.

 
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