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Indiana would be eligible for about $2 million from the CARES Act to help cover the costs of starting a work-share program. But that money will no longer be available to states after 2023 unless congress extends the deadline.

Senators want to create work-share program in state

Patrick Beane

Instead of layoffs, work-share lets companies reduce employees’ hours and have the state pay affected workers a portion of their unemployment benefits relative to hours lost.

Students from the Graduate Worker Coalition gather Thursday morning in front of Owen Hall at Indiana University's Bloomington campus.

Indiana University administration backtracks benefit cuts for grad student jobs

Indiana University’s College of Arts and Sciences has reversed a decision to cut benefits for masters students working as student academic appointees (SAA).

The Indiana Statehouse reflected in a government entrance near the Department of Workforce Development headquarters.

As Unemployment Shrinks, Hoosiers Still Face Long Waits For Benefit Appeals

Justin Hicks

Hoosiers appealing issues with their unemployment benefits may still have to wait about six or seven months before they can get a hearing. Before the pandemic, that process took about 12 weeks.

Federal Unemployment Benefits Have Now Ended In Indiana

Justin Hicks

Federal unemployment benefit programs, designed to help workers financially survive the pandemic, are now over. While states can use CARES Act money to extend them, Indiana – like most states – has no plans to do so.