Department of Labor Issues Guidance for $600 Unemployment Payments under the CARES Act. ... Employee Eligibility: An individual is eligible for the full $600 weekly payment if the individual receives one dollar ($1) or more in regular unemployment compensation for the week from an individual's home state.

Does everyone get 600 extra for unemployment?

The stimulus bill passed in March provided an additional $600 weekly in unemployment insurance benefits to everyone who qualified for a state program. ... Once applicants are approved for unemployment insurance by their state, they will automatically get the additional $300 weekly federal money.

How is underemployment calculated?

Underemployment is calculated by dividing the number of underemployed individuals by the total number of workers in a labor force.