A reality for entertainment industry workers is that many work both as employees receiving W-2 wages and independent contractors receiving 1099 income for performances or royalties. In most (if not all) states any W-2 income disqualifies a self-employed individual for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and ignores 1099 income. Information about this situation, and efforts by advocacy groups to amend the law, can be found here:

• Relief for Entertainment Workers with Congressman Schiff
• Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Program
• Local 47: Extend Pandemic Relief
• Variety Article: Entertainment Industry Groups Seek Reform of PUA Program
• Deadline Article: Info on Mixed Earner PUA Act
• State Unemployment Letter 03-31-2020 CA
• State Unemployment Letter 03-31-2020 NYS