Unemployment Guidance Resources #5
Description
Unemployment System Guidance
What problem are you trying to solve?
Tons of people are filing for unemployment insurance right now. It's a very confusing system, with rapidly changing rules.
In less than 140 characters explain your idea?
Make guides, in plain language, to explain what to expect. Common questions people get. And potentially screenshots guiding people through the process.
Who will benefit from your project? Can you tell their story?
People who are needing to apply to benefits. This could also apply for SNAP or other benefits, too.
What area of Civic Engagement would you put this under? [1 or more]
- Poverty Allievation
- Social Services
What other resources/tools are currently serving the same need?
This guide is great: https://maineequaljustice.org/site/assets/files/1993/unemployment_insurance_guidance_031820.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3eGTB8AF5QOyuro82iTftRTv6z_t8bKQ_7b5Zjl2nUsSTFwmBzB89cys4
Are there any Drawbacks to choosing this path?
Providing inaccurate or bad info can be very consequential
What would success look like?
Getting partnership and fact checks, buy in, from groups helping in this area (like the Dept of Labor, Maine Equal Justice)
What help do you need now?
Assess if this makes sense with the larger group; see what the framework would be