I’m not sure if Obama made any changes in the system. But as mentioned earlier in this thread, with the current rules changed to allow 1099 and gig workers to collect unemployment, there is no Employer step to verify these workers (real or fake).
Well, I should have said there MIGHT not be a way to verify 1099/gig workers. I really don’t know all the steps the states are taking for this current situation.
And I’m glad the gig workers and others are able to receive benefits. No doubt there are many thousands with no income for the past 2 months due to this virus shutdown. So they need the temporary help also along with W-2 workers. It’s really too bad that some overseas fraud ring has found a way to steal funds. Sure hope the Secret Service can shut all of them down.