The state of Ohio will no longer be participating in the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program beginning Saturday, June 26.
The program provided $300 extra per week in unemployment for people out of work during the health emergency.
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Gov. Mike DeWine first made the announcement in May where he stated that payments are ending because the state’s economy is getting back to normal.
On Friday, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services sent out a reminder that Ohio would no longer be participating in the program.
“As Governor DeWine has said, when this program was put in place, it was a lifeline for many Americans at a time when a vaccine wasn’t available and jobs were scarce,” said Interim Director Matt Damschroder. “This is no longer the case as we now have an abundant supply of vaccines and plenty of available jobs.”
The agency also encourages anyone looking for work in Ohio to visit OhioMeansJobs.com or contact their local OhioMeansJobs center to find and apply for job openings, take skill and career interest assessments, create or improve their resumes, and practice interviewing.
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