Ted Johnson This week negotiations are expected to begin in earnest on another coronavirus relief package, one that leaves open the question of whether to extend a $600-per-week boost in unemployment benefits.But some workers in entertainment and other industries fell into a category that made them unable to obtain the full benefits.Those are workers who earn a mix of W-2 employment and independent contractor income.Although the coronavirus legislation passed in March expanded the eligibility of unemployment benefits to freelancers, gig workers and others, these mixed income workers were excluded from the enhanced benefits.
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