The measure comes after worker complaints about long waits for benefits during the pandemic.
It already passed in the state Senate and now awaits Gov.
Under the measure, the Labor Department will be required to offer the option of an appointment for workers who need help with identity verification, filing a claim or appeal or who just want a status report on their claim. It comes after workers complained that they’d have toNote to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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