TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Independent contractors, gig workers and people who are self-employed have expressed frustration they have not received guidance on obtaining federal unemployment assistance since Congress passed the Cares Act more than three weeks ago.
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, which will distribute the federal funds, said Monday it planned to release more information this week on how people who are ineligible for state unemployment benefits can apply for federal aid. “I have very little faith that we’re going to get paid, period,” said Marcia Hosper, an art director who works as an independent contractor.