Originally Posted by BoysMom:
Tom, how do we go about applying for the pandemic unemployment? I started filling out the online application for standard unemployment for my state (CA) but a lot of the questions it asked didn't apply to me, so I stopped. Is there a separate application for those who don't usually qualify for unemployment or how do I answer questions that aren't relevant (like what other fields of employment would I be able to work in)?
This is not uncommon. Most states haven't yet updated their online application form to address the self employed. You'll just have to wait until they catch up. Unemployment benefits are retroactive so you don't lose anything, other than not getting the benefits right away. Hang in there.