Did you know the state of AZ is now paying Return-to-Work Bonuses to eligible people who've returned to work and have worked at least 320 hours after receiving unemployment benefits on May 8th or May 15th 2021?
If you are eligible, EDGE is an employer whose hours will qualify you to earn the bonus. All you need to do is work 320 hours between May 15th and September 6th to earn $2,000. Or 160 hours will earn you $1,000.
Please let your friends and family know about the return to work bonus and that EDGE is a qualified employer who can help you get those hours!
Check out the state website link with more information here.
To be eligible:
Are an Arizona resident;
Received or filed and were determined eligible for unemployment benefits in Arizona on May 8, 2021 or May 15, 2021; *Individuals filing initial unemployment benefit claims after May 15, 2021 are not eligible for the Return-to-Work Bonus, even if filing for weeks prior to Benefit Week Ending May 15, 2021.
Return to the workforce between May 13, 2021 and September 6, 2021 at a qualifying employer and no longer receive unemployment benefits;
Work 320 hours or more over a consecutive ten week period upon returning to work at a qualifying job for a $2,000 bonus OR work 160 hours or more over a consecutive ten week period at a qualifying job for a $1,000 bonus;
Earn $25 per hour or less, equivalent to $52,000 annually, at their qualifying job; and
Have not previously received the Return-to-Work Bonus.
Payments
Eligible individuals that return to work between May 13, 2021 and September 6, 2021 and work 320 hours or more over a ten week period of returning to work will receive $2,000. Eligible individuals that return to work between May 13, 2021 and September 6, 2021 and work a minimum of 160 hours over a ten week period of returning to work will receive $1,000.
Bonuses will be awarded after the individual has stopped receiving unemployment benefits and has completed the work requirements with a qualifying employer. DES will issue payments via direct deposit. Alternative electronic payment methods may become available at a later date.'
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