ID – Northwest Carpenters Union

➤ ¿Si mis hijos no están yendo a la escuela y tengo que cuidarlos, califico para desempleo?

Alyssa Gunter — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:26:34 +0000

Desafortunadamente, no. Si deja el trabajo sin darle una razón a su empleador, usted es descalificado para recibir desempleo. Por ahora la falta de ninera para el cuidado de sus hijos o el cierre de escuelas no se considera como una falta por parte del contratista o empleador. Si no puede o no está disponible para trabajar, esto también significa que no cumple con los requisitos para solicitar beneficios de desempleo.

Para más información sobre los requisitos de desempleo de Idaho haga clic aquí.

➤ ¿Puedo recibir desempleo si decido no trabajar por que no quiero arriesgarme al ir a trabajar?

Alyssa Gunter — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:24:29 +0000

El Departamento de Labor del Estado de Idaho está revisando esto basándose en los diferentes casos de reclamos de desempleo actuales.

➤¿Aun tengo que esperar una semana para ser elegible para desempleo?

Alyssa Gunter — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:14:36 +0000

No, el estado ha cancelado el periodo de espera.

➤ Do I still have to wait a week to become eligible for unemployment?

Alyssa Gunter — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 20:00:45 +0000

No, the state waived the waiting period.

➤ If my kids are out of school and I have to take care of them, do I qualify for unemployment?

Ben Basom — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 21:39:05 +0000

Sadly, no. If you leave work without a reason due to the employer you are disqualified from receiving unemployment. Right now, lack of childcare because of school closures is not considered a fault on the part of the contractor or employer. If you are unable or unavailable for work, this also means you do not meet the requirements to apply for unemployment benefits.

To find out more about Idaho unemployment requirements click HERE.

➤ Can I still receive unemployment if I choose not to work because I do not want to risk going to work?

Ben Basom — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 21:32:10 +0000

Right now, the Idaho Department of Labor is reviewing this on a case-by-case basis with all unemployment claims.

➤ What should I do if my employer is not following health and safety guidelines?

Ben Basom — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:21:29 +0000

If you believe your job site is unsafe, or that proper precautions are not in place to keep you safe, we need to know. Representatives will work with you and the contractor to make sure that the job site is following proper safety guidelines.

If you think your job site is not following CDC or OSHA guidelines for COVID-19, call our hotline (877) 284.7936 or email us at COVID19@nwcarpenters.org.

➤ Will we be receiving hazard pay moving forward during the COVID-19 pandemic if our job site is still open?

Ben Basom — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:20:40 +0000

At this time there is no Collective Bargaining Agreement which allows hazard pay in relation to COVID-19. We are looking at future bargaining sessions to address this issue.

➤ How does the government or the council determine who is an essential employee?

Ben Basom — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:20:10 +0000

The definition of “essential employee” is an employee that performs work involving the safety of human life or the protection of property.

Governments have the authority to make this determination, not the Union. We are continuing to monitor the situation and how it affects our members and their safety. This page will be updated as new information is released.

If you feel your job site is unsafe, call our hotline (877) 284-7936 or email us at COVID19@nwcarpenters.org to report and issue.

➤ What benefits are available to members?

Ben Basom — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:19:43 +0000

Union members have access to benefits via the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. This includes the FCRA (Families First Coronavirus Response Act), the FMLA (The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act), and the EPSLA (The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act).