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NATIONAL

SANAT-O-TIJARAT’S Outline Of Resources During Current Emergency Period

CORONA VIRUS – HOW WOULD WE COPE

www.sotusa.org

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Sanat-O-Tijarat-USA

HAS PROVIDED A

GUIDE

Which clearly outlines Key Resources for

employment and explains what might be

done to apply for unemployment benefits.

We will upgrade any further and

additional information as they become

available.

The Crisis has affected our community as

well. Job terminations, furloughs, and

closing up of small businesses have

created panic and fear for a long term

recessionary environment.

FOR OUR MEMBERS

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DON’T FEEL EMBARRASSED IN APPLYING FOR UNEMPLOYMEN T

BENEFITS AND INSURANCE.

APPLY RIGHT NOW.

Put long term savings on pause. Stop making retirement contributions. Suspend

contributions to your 529 college saving plan.

While we may need some Emergency Cash and this pressure may

get in the way of considering the long term consequences of our

decision. But if we tap the wrong pot---a payday loan or credit card

cash advance ---we may make things worse.

Apply for any Kind Of Work. Many

companies are desperate for workers

right now. Grocery store chains, Delivery

Companies, Distribution Warehouses, and

most Financial Institutions need more

people for their call centers.

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Retirement

LOAN OR

WITHDRAWALS

If the only pot of money is your retirement

account, do what you have to do. Often

employers will require you to take a loan before

making a hardship withdrawal. The new

stimulus package waives the 10 percent penalty

up to $100,000 for earlier withdrawal.

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAS

ENACTED LEGISLATION TO HELP THOSE

WHO HAVE LOST THEIR JOB DUE TO NO

FAULT OF THEIR OWN. THIS SPECIFICALLY

COVERS THE FOLLOWING:

An employer temporarily ceases operations due to COVID-19, preventing

employees from coming to work;

An individual is quarantined with the expectation of returning to work after the

quarantine is over; and

An individual leaves employment due to a risk of exposure or infection or to

care for a family member.

Update (4/06/2020): The CARES Act enacted into law provides benefits for most

Americans dealing with fallout from the pandemic. We are updating this

document to capture important things that may impact you including other

benefits you may be eligible for.

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The list of items below is not comprehensive and may vary from state to state but

it is a good starting point to have ready to justify your claim and to ensure that

your claim is processed quickly.

1. Emails or correspondence from your employer about cutting hours or

closing down

2. Social Security number

3. Home address and mailing address (if different)

4. Telephone number

5. Email address

6. Your bank name, address, account number and routing number for direct

deposit

7. Employer’s name, address and phone number

8. First and last day worked with employer

9. Reason for leaving (if terminated for valid reason, e.g., violation of

company policy then you would not be eligible for unemployment

benefits)

10. Pension or severance package information (if applicable)

Even if you haven’t been impacted yet but have a sense that you may be, please

work on gathering this information to be ready.

Filling for

UNEMPLOYMENT

BENEFITS

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Each state has their own program in place. The Federal Government can expand

the Federal programs and offer administrative support to states but it is up to the

states to process and approve the claims. The below websites provide the

relevant information for each state.

1. Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources

https://www.sba.gov/

2. Department of Labor’s state specific unemployment benefit finder

https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/UnemploymentBenefits/Find-

Unemployment -Benefits.aspx

3. Use this website to find the resources for your state related to this

pandemic along with pertinent information.

4. State Workforce Agencies FAQ state specific

https://www.naswa.org/resources/coronavirus

This website provides information by state and how they are handling the

unemployment claims.

State Benefits

How to file for

Unemployment?

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Update for Gig Workers: As of the CARES Act passed on March 27, gig workers

(Uber/Lyft and others) will now be eligible for benefits.

Duration Of Benefits:

Typically 26 weeks is the maximum

but with the recent passing of the

stimulus bill the time period can be

extended for up to 39 weeks (this may

require filing an extension depending

on your state.)

Maximum Weekly Benefit:

This is the maximum amount of

benefits an employee can receive.

Each state has their own amount, and

it is usually a percentage of what your

previous salary was per week. With

the recent passing of the stimulus bill,

you will get an additional $600 dollars

per week up to July 31st, 2019 on top

of what your state offers you.

https://www.savingtoinvest.com/maxi

mum-weekly-unemployment-benefits-

by-state/

Job Search:

Most states will want you to still be

searching for a job during this time so

be sure to have a resume updated and

available online and other places to

prove you are on the hunt. To prove

that you are researching, most (if not

all) states will require that you keep

track of and document the jobs that

you are applying to. Some states do

let you take vocational training in lieu

of applying for a website, check your

State’s unemployment resources for

more information.

Key points to

UNDERSTAND

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Fill your application online or walk in to your nearest Safeway or Albertsons to

apply for a job, ask the store attendant/manager to apply for a job.

Amazon Jobs: Many jobs are available on the spot and include premium.

https://www.amazondelivers.jobs/ - jobs for $17-21/hour

https://www.amazon.jobs/en/job_categories/fulfillment-warehouse-associate

https:/www.amazon.jobs/en/job_categories/customer-service

Walmart Jobs:

https://careers.walmart.com/results?q=&page=1&sort=rank&jobDepartmentCod

e=00000159-75b%201-d2b4-abdd-

%20f5b7956d0000&expand=department,brand,type,rate&jobCareerArea=all

Fill your application online or walk in to your nearest Walmart to apply for a job,

ask the store attendant/manager to apply for a job.

Fedex Jobs:

https://careers.fedex.com/express

Albertsons:

https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=1208301&d=Externa

Job Openings

IMMEDIATE

JOB OPENINGS

Available

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7. Eleven Jobs:

https://uscorporatecareers-7-eleven.icims.com/jobs/intro?hashed=-

435773306&mobile=false&%20width=1420&height=500&bga=true&needsRedire

ct=false&jan1offset=-480&jun1offset=-420

8. CVS https://jobs.cvshealth.com/

9. Lowes https://jobs.lowes.com/

10. Walgreens https://jobs.walgreens.com/

11. DollarTree https://www.dollartree.com/careers

12. Dominos https://jobs.dominos.com/dominos-careers/

Reach us at SOT.Support@Ahmadiyya.us to get help with online application.

Other Benefits (Food and Nutrition)

Your Money: A hub for help during Covid-19 crises https://nyti.ms/33vnSBV

Food and nutrition service

WIC: How to apply

https://t.co/HQMcGASQJf?amp=1

Federal Section

Stimulus Payments

The $2 trillion economic relief package in response to Covid-19. This package has

many layers so we have tried to cover some areas that may be applicable to

members in the USA.

The Anatomy of the $2 Trillion COVID-19 Stimulus Bill

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/the-anatomy-of-the-2-trillion-covid-19-

stimulus-bill/

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Jama’at has provisions in place to assist members who have an immediate

financial need. Members are asked to exhaust all Federal subsidy and benefit

programs prior to making this request.

Members who need financial support from Jama’at should contact the national

Umur Amma Department and consult with them and provide the necessary

information.

The Umur Amma Department is responsible to address the financial needs of

Jama’at members. Please use the following financial assistance form created by

Umur Amma to submit your request. https://forms.gle/1QZPThg1u6JbrjSi6

I Still Need Help?

Not sure if you qualify or need help trying to understand the requirements.

Please reach out to the Sanat-o-Tijarat team at SOT.Support@Ahmadiyya.us and

we will work with you.

Financial Support

From Jama’at?

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Regional Director: Nauman Hamid

Jamats: North Jersey. Central Jersey.

Willingboro. Baltimore. Maryland. Central

Virginia. North Virginia, South Virginia

Email: SOT.MAR@Ahmadiyya.us

Cell: 443-851-1118

Regional Director: Abdul Bari Qureshi

Jamats: RTP, Richmond. Charlott,

Georgia/Carolina. ( Miami/Orlando, in

process of electing)

Email: SOT.GEO@Ahmadiyya.us

Cell: 516-510-6564

Regional Director: Sultan Ahmad

Jamats: Columbus. Dayton. Detroit.

Kansas City, MO. St.Louis. Pittsburgh.

Email: SOT.DET@Ahmadiyya.us

Cell: 248-275-3364

Regional Director: Imran Ahmad

Jamats: Chicago, Oshkosh, Milwaukee.

Minnesota. Zion.

Email: SOT.CHC@Ahmadiyya.us

Cell: 708-843-1372

Regional Director: Mohammad Nadeem

Jamats: Austin. Dallas. Ft. Worth.

Houston.

Email: SOT.DAL@Ahmadiyya.us

Cell: 214-842-3623

Regional Director: Nasir Ahmad Karamat

Jamats: Baypoint. Merced. Sacramento.

Silicon Valley. Los Angeles.

Email: SOT.LAX@Ahmadiyya.us

Cell: 661-341-1307

National Team

SANAT-O-TIJARAT

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Regional Director: Ahmad Mubarak/Awais Butt

Jamats: New York. Boston. Brooklyn. Long Island. Philadelphia. Lehigh Valley.

Email: Ahmad.Mubarak@Ahmadiyya.us

Cell: 718-755-6166

National Secretary: Mobashir Ahmed

Jamat: Maryland

Email: National.SOT@Ahmadiyya.us

Cell: 504.352.1444

Asst National Secretary: Awais Butt

Jamat: Northern Virginia

Email: Awais.Butt@Ahmadiyya.us

Cell: 703.473.1040