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The happiest countries have universal healthcare,unemployment benefits, free college, reproductive rights and maternity leave. The rich pay taxes.
They don't have mass shootings, Citizens United or Donald Trump.
#universal healthcare#unemployment benefits#end citizens united#never trump#vote blue#vote democrat#vote biden#democracy#social democracy#democratic socialism#democrats now socialism later#vote blue to save democracy#vote blue 2024#vote biden/harris#biden/harris 2024
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Dafuq Is Unemployment Insurance and How Do I Apply for It?
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#job search#losing a job#out of work#paying bills#UI#unemployment#unemployment benefits#unemployment insurance
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The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the appeal of a Minnesota woman who said she was wrongly denied unemployment benefits after being fired for refusing to be vaccinated for COVID-19 because of her religious beliefs.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development determined she wasn’t eligible for benefits because her reasons for refusing the vaccine were based less on religion and more on a lack of trust that the vaccine was effective.
The case shows that the vaccine debate continues to smolder after the pandemic and after the Supreme Court in 2022 halted enforcement of a Biden administration vaccine-or-testing mandate for large employers but declined to hear a challenge to the administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care facilities that receive federal funding.
Still pending is an appeal from military chaplains who challenged the military’s vaccination requirement. Although that requirement was later rescinded at the direction of Congress, the chaplains argue they lost out on training opportunities and promotions because they requested religious exemptions.
Minnesota said the unemployment benefit appeal denied Monday wasn’t worth the Supreme Court’s time because benefits have been given to others who were found to have a sincerely held religious objection to the vaccine, so there’s no overarching question to address.
Lawyers for the Upper Midwest Law Center, which represented Tina Goede, had argued she was treated differently by the Minnesota courts than others who successfully appealed their denial of benefits.
REFUSING TO GET VACCINATED, FIRED FROM A PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY
After refusing to get vaccinated, Goede was fired in 2022 from her job as an account sales manager for the pharmaceutical company Astra Zeneca. Her position had required her to meet with customers in hospitals and clinics, some of which required proof of vaccination.
She told the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development her religious beliefs prohibit injecting foreign substances into her body, which is a “temple of the Holy Spirit.”
A Catholic opposed to abortion, Goede also objected to the COVID-19 vaccine because she believed it was manufactured using or tested on an aborted fetal-cell line. (A cell line from an abortion decades ago was used to create Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine. Fetal cells were used in the early testing, though not in the production, of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.)
But Goede told the unemployment law judge she wouldn’t receive the vaccine no matter how it was made ���because it doesn’t work.”
The judge said Goede was declining to take some vaccines, but not others, “because she does not trust them, not because of a religious belief.”
Goede’s attorneys said the judge had interrogated her religious beliefs with “unfair `gotcha’ questioning."
“He couched his denial of benefits in Ms. Goede’s credibility and then discounted her religious beliefs by determining that her secular beliefs outweighed them,” the lawyers told the Supreme Court.
At the same time the Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld that decision last year, it reached the opposite conclusion for two others who had been denied benefits after asserting religious objections.
Goede’s lawyers said her case presented a question that will reoccur: how to analyze a religious objection to an employer policy when those objections coincide with secular beliefs.
#us politics#news#usa today#2024#us supreme court#unemployment benefits#COVID-19 vaccine#covid vaccine#coronavirus vaccine#Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development#Minnesota#vaccine mandates#Tina Goede#unemployment
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Jean Edmonds in Liverpool remembered 'the neighbouring family being visited by a means test inspector on the eve of their baby son's funeral and told they would have to pawn the table under the coffin, before they could qualify for unemployment relief'.
"Normal Women: 900 Years of Making History" - Philippa Gregory
#book quote#normal women#philippa gregory#nonfiction#jean edmonds#memory#liverpool#neighbors#means testing#inspector#funeral#death#pawn#table#coffin#qualifying#unemployment benefits
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FISCAL CONSERVATIVES! . HERE’S AN IDEA LETS INVESTIGATE THE WHOLE COVID RELIEF HANDOUTS TO THE RICH AND TRUMP ALLIES?
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It's pretty funny to me that the justification for people on unemployment doing pointless busy work (such as Work for the Dole) is the Idea that the unemployed just really struggle with basic concepts like getting up before 10 and being in a specific place for a specific amount time (""""regulsr routine""""") I've heard all the pollies say constantly. BITCH WE ALL struggle with this concept. That's why none of us are getting out of bed unless we're getting paid AS IT SHOULD BE.
#unemployment#unemployment benefits#the dole#dole#work for the dole#auspolitics#centerlink#universal credit#unemployed#australian politics#aus pol
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Japanese Central Government Agency (1) Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
Unemployment benefits are calculated based on the average daily wages for the six months before the assessment, but the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare ignores the actual weekly holiday system and assumes that workers will work on Saturdays and Sundays.
Therefore, what is paid is (daily wage) × 5 ÷ 7,
Only 70% will be paid from the beginning.
It's a nice calculation.
Rei Morishita
日本の中央官庁（１）厚生労働省
失業給付は、査定の目前６か月の、平均日給をもとに算出するが、厚生労働省は、現実の週休日制を無視し、土曜日・日曜日も出勤するとみなす。
そこで、支給されるのは（日給）×５÷７で、
はじめから７０％しか支給されないことになる。
立派な計算である。
#Japanese Central Government Agency#rei morishita#Ministry of Health#Labor and Welfare#Unemployment benefits#70%#nice calculation#assumes that workers will work on Saturdays and Sundays
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California Governor Vetoes Bill Extending Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers
Get the latest news on California Governor Gavin Newsom's veto of a bill that would have allowed workers on strike to receive unemployment benefits.
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The Effects of the Pandemic on Taxes and Tax Filing
Introduction
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on nearly every aspect of our lives, including the way we file our taxes. The government has implemented several measures to provide relief to individuals and businesses affected by the pandemic, and it’s important to understand how these changes may affect your tax situation. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the key changes to taxes and tax filing as a result of the pandemic.
Economic Impact Payments
One of the most significant changes to taxes as a result of the pandemic is the distribution of Economic Impact Payments (EIPs), also known as stimulus checks. These payments were issued to eligible individuals to provide financial assistance during the pandemic. The first round of payments, which were issued in April 2020, were based on 2019 tax returns. The second round, issued in December 2020, were based on either 2019 or 2020 tax returns, depending on which was most recently filed. It’s important to note that these payments are not taxable income and do not need to be reported on your tax return.
Unemployment Benefits
Another change to taxes as a result of the pandemic is the increased number of individuals receiving unemployment benefits. These benefits, which are typically provided by state governments, are taxable income and must be reported on your tax return. However, the federal government has temporarily expanded the amount of unemployment benefits available, and the first $10,200 of these benefits will be tax-free for those with adjusted gross income (AGI) of less than $150,000.
Charitable Contributions
Small Businesses
Small businesses have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic, and the government has implemented several measures to provide relief. One of the most significant changes is the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which provides forgivable loans to small businesses to help cover payroll and other expenses. The PPP loan forgiveness is not taxable, but the expenses paid for with the loan are still tax-deductible. Additionally, the Employee Retention Tax Credit, which is worth up to $5,000 per employee, is available to businesses that have experienced a significant decline in gross receipts.
Deadline Extension
The IRS has extended the deadline to file and pay federal income taxes from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021. Taxpayers will have until July 15, 2021 to pay any taxes owed. This extension applies to all taxpayers, including those who file self-employed or business income tax returns.
Changes in deductions and credits
The pandemic has also brought some changes in the deductions and credits that can be claimed in your tax return. For example, the CARES act increased the limit on deductions for business meals from 50% to 100% for the year 2020. Additionally, the act also allows eligible taxpayers to claim a refundable credit of up to $5,000 for employee retention.
Impact on Self-Employed
Self-employed individuals have been hit hard by the pandemic, and the government has implemented measures to provide relief. The CARES Act includes a new tax credit, the Credit for Sick and Family Leave, which allows eligible self-employed individuals to claim a credit of up to $5,110 for leave taken due to the pandemic. Additionally, the Act also allows self-employed individuals to claim a refundable credit against their self-employment tax for a portion of their net earnings from self-employment that have been impacted by the pandemic.
Impact on Retirement savings
The pandemic has also brought changes to the rules surrounding retirement savings. The CARES Act has temporarily increased the limit on tax-favored withdrawals from qualified retirement plans to $100,000 for distributions made in 2020. Additionally, the act also allows for the suspension of required minimum distributions from certain retirement plans for 2020.
Impact on Estate and Gift Tax
The pandemic has also brought changes to the rules surrounding estate and gift tax. The CARES Act temporarily increased the estate and gift tax exclusion for 2020 to $11.58 million per individual, up from $11.4 million in 2019. Additionally, the act also allows for the postponement of the filing of estate tax returns and the payment of estate taxes for certain estates of decedents who died in 2020 until January 1, 2022.
Impact on Education Tax
The pandemic has also brought changes to the rules surrounding education tax. The CARES Act temporarily suspended the requirement to file a Form 1098-T for the 2020 tax year, and it also allows for the distribution of up to $10,000 of qualified education expenses tax-free from a 529 plan for elementary, secondary, or vocational schools.
Conclusion
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on taxes and tax filing, with changes to Economic Impact Payments, unemployment benefits, charitable contributions, small business relief, deductions and credits, self-employed, retirement savings, estate and gift tax, and education tax. It’s important to be aware of these changes and how they may affect your tax situation. If you have any questions or concerns, it’s always a good idea to consult with a tax professional. It is crucial to stay informed about the updates and changes in the tax laws, so you can take advantage of the relief measures and avoid any penalties.
#CARES Act changes.#COVID-19 pandemic#retirement savings#taxes and tax filing#unemployment benefits#blogger#finance#writers on tumblr#business
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i'm feeling so depressed and out of options/motivation/will to do anything that I can't even enjoy the "love you to the core"!!! i hate this shit
#very possibly losing my career because the strikes seem to have changed it forever#the future ia very fucking bleak and I feel like my unemployment benefits will run out before i even have a chance to get a job again#in the industry i mean#and now this medical diagnosis that is my fault and my fault only#30 and no savings nothing in my name#i feel i'm just a waste of space tbh#shut up alie
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I think the actual biggest risk factor for falling for phone scams is not ever having had to call a government office to get a problem solved.
#if youve never been on benefits or unemployment or done your own taxes or had a discrepancy on your water bill#THAT is what makes you vulnerable#talking to actual government employees on the phone innoculates you
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happy time to quit my job day to me! I'm a nervous wreck, I haven't slept in a week because of the heat, and I'm gonna drop the bomb then immediately leave for a week of vacation :)
#i'm not actually Quitting per se i'm just gonna ask the HR person to consider a mutual termination#need me those unemployment benefits to pay the rent lol#i'm dying of anxiety but also i'm eager to get this off my chest#it's gonna be horrible going to work for another month or two once the news is out but yeah#i need to kick my own ass and DO THIS
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soooooo this afternoon i found out some devastating news about my current financial situation and am basically screwed. if ANYONE can help me out with rent and some recent medical and vehicle emergency bills, i would so greatly appreciate it. (or just sharing this helps i guess i don't know.)
paypal
#mutual aid#mutual aid request#donations#donation request#basically i've been receiving unemployment and was told one thing way back in july *BY UNEMPLOYMENT*#and when i called today because my benefits are almost up they told me THE COMPLETE OPPOSITE#so for six months i was operating on one set of instructions only to find out at the end of those six months that it was bogus so i'm fucke#like super fucked#so absolutely fucked#i know it's the end of the year / new year / holidays and nO ONE is financially able to help but i just need to put it out there#ALSO IF ANYONE HAS ANY LEADS ON ANY FUCKING JOBS#I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE THAT#cuz i've been applying for jobs like crazy and FUCKING NOTHING#happy new year TO ME#(like i knew this new year was gonna suck but WOW COULD IT SUCK EVEN WORSE SINCE IMMA BOUT TO BE HOMELESS WHEEEEEEEEEE)#(i'm literally still so mad after that phone call and gurl was AWFUL and like 'welp nothing i can do you're on your own')#(and i'm sitting there (after being on hold for well over an hour) going YEAH BUT THIS IS *YOUR* SCREW UP. NOT. MINE.)#(anyway i feel like walking into traffic for real cuz what's the point)#(YES I'M ALLOWED TO BE UPSET AND SCARED OKAY)#signal boost#aid#signal b00st#happy new year
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I'm taking back my hour of overtime today, i'm going an hour later. And god it feels i needed it so bad. I'd stay a whole day in tbh
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