All federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation programs will end in Tennessee this Saturday (July 3, 2021).

Governor Bill Lee announced earlier this year that the extra federal unemployment aid offered amid the COVID-19 pandemic would stop for citizens drawing the funds, including the $300 weekly additional payments.

The federal pandemic unemployment programs ending this Saturday include:

Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) – provides for an additional $300 weekly payment to recipients of unemployment compensation.

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) – provides benefits for those who would not usually qualify, such as the self-employed, gig workers and part-time workers.

Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) – provides for an extension of benefits once regular benefits have been exhausted.

Mixed Earner Unemployment Compensation (MEUC) – provides an additional $100 benefit to certain people with mixed earnings

Unemployment claimants in the state have been required to complete three weekly job searches in order to remain eligible for benefits since October 4, 2020. Any weeks filed before July 3, 2021 that are eligible under federal program requirements will continue to be processed.