Losing work or income after a disaster can make recovery even harder. This page explains your rights as an employee, how to get unemployment benefits, and where to turn if your job was affected by the disaster.
This resource provides an overview of legal issues related to disasters, including disaster declarations, preparation steps, legal deadlines, and where to find help.
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
This resource explains Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), which helps people who lose their jobs or self-employment income because of a federally declared disaster.
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Legal Issues After A Disaster
This brochure explains the legal problems people may face after a disaster, grouped into short-term, medium-term, and long-term issues.
