The CNMI Department of Labor paid out over $3 million in unemployment benefits on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, in benefits to claimants for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation programs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This recent disbursement included payments for PUA 2 (CAA) and PUA 3 (ARPA) to more than 500 PUA applicants in the CNMI.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur goal has never changed since the onset of the programs in the Marianas\u2014to ensure that we keep the integrity of the programs intact and disburse funds as quickly as possible in line with federal regulations,\u201d said Labor Secretary Vicky Benavente.\u00a0<\/p>\n
CNMI DOL is continuing to resolve claimant issues and all unpaid claims, while also working with claimants to provide necessary qualifying documents.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
CNMI DOL is still accepting initial applications and weekly claims certification submissions online via Hiremarianas.com or in-person at DOL building No. 1334 on Capital Hill.<\/p>\n
PUA applicants are reminded, that as a condition for receiving PUA, continuing recipients must conduct three or more work search contacts or activities every week and keep a log or record of the work search contacts.\u00a0<\/p>\n
All individuals with PUA claims inquiries are encouraged to email\u00a0info@puamarianas.com\u00a0or call the following numbers for inquiries on their claims (hours of operation Monday-Friday, 8am to 4pm, except on local or federal holidays):<\/p>\n
All individuals with PUA claims inquiries are encouraged to email\u00a0info@puamarianas.com\u00a0or call the following numbers for inquiries on their claims (hours of operation Monday-Friday, 8am to 4pm, except on local or federal holidays): 322-8870, 322-8871, 322-8872, 322-8873, 322-8874, 322-8876<\/p>\n
Additional Department of Labor telephones:<\/p>\n
\t\u2022\tAdministrative Services 664-3196\/322-994<\/p>\n
\t\u2022\tDivision of Employment Services 664-3190\/322-9934\/664-3298<\/p>\n
\t\u2022\tEnforcement 322-4365\/ 323-9940<\/p>\n
\t\u2022\tBenefits Payments Control Unit 322-9943\/9944\u00a0<\/p>\n
\t\u2022\tPUA Fraud Hotline 989-9095<\/p>\n
\t\u2022\tAdministrative Hearing Office 664-3290\/3291<\/p>\n
\t\u2022\tOSHA 664-3156\/3157<\/p>\n
\t\u2022\tWIOA 664-1708\/1757<\/p>\n
For more information, contact the PUA COM Center at the numbers listed or send an email to\u00a0info@puamarianas.com. (PR)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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