I realize the Stimulus Package was just announced and the details have to be worked out with various government agencies, but the word is that contractors and gig workers will be covered for unemployment, which isn't typically the case and not sure how one would even qualify or prove their status. Any thoughts on how Upworkers may fit into this and would we qualify since the employer in normal circoumstances must pay into the system in order for you to collect which isn't the case here on Upwork. If a client suspended a contract or reduced the hours, would that be cause and would there be a way to apply or are we still not covered and considered self employed/unclear work status?
As info is available, if anyone has thoughts or Upwork knows how this will work, please feel free to add comments to this post.
