COVID-19 Resources for Drivers

MWA COVID-19

MWA COVID-19 Resource Headquarters

The full effects of the Coronavirus pandemic have yet to be felt, but many Uber and Lyft drivers are already being affected by this public health crisis.

The companies’ refusal to comply with Assembly Bill 5 and properly classify drivers as employees has left us without basic employment protections like sick leave, unemployment insurance, and employer-provided healthcare, leaving us vulnerable throughout this growing pandemic.

Now more than ever, it’s critical that we continue stick together to demand Uber and Lyft take immediate steps to protect drivers, and continue organizing to build a strong, driver-led union.

Below you will find a list of resources available to drivers affected by the coronavirus outbreak:

Real-Time Coronavirus Updates 

Los Angeles County

Orange County

Riverside County

San Bernardino County

Ventura County

Unemployment

Unemployment Insurance Application Guidance for Gig Workers Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic

GUÍA PARA QUE LOS TRABAJADORES BAJO DEMANDA (GIG WORKERS) AFECTADOS POR LA PANDEMIA DE COVID-19 PUEDAN PRESENTAR SU SOLICITUD PARA RECIBIR LOS BENEFICIOS DEL SEGURO DE DESEMPLEO

Breakdown of Unemployment Provisions in CARES Act

Utilities

SoCalGas and LADWP are suspending shutoffs during the COVID-19 emergency response. For more information, follow the links below. 

SoCalGas

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

School Lunches

Several school districts are providing grab and go meals for students. For more information, follow the links below.

Los Angeles Unified School District

Orange County Unified School District

Riverside Unified School District

San Bernardino Unified School District

Ventura Unified School District 

Food Assistance 

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank 

Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County 

Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino 

Food Share Ventura County 

 

 

2 replies
  1. Yoel
    Yoel says:

    I have bee working for uber and lyf. Now in not working. I have to pay my bills and I have to eat. I appreciate any help

  2. Gigi
    Gigi says:

    I have a question. I was approved for unemployment benefits but entered the wrong income. How do I change and recertify to increase the benifits. Do I have cancel my benifits and start over?

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