New Mexico's work search waiver for benefit recipients continued indefinitely

Citing the level of Covid-19 infections in New Mexico, state officials have reversed course and will continue to waive work search requirements for those receiving unemployment benefits, according to a news release.

New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions spokesperson Stacy Johnston said the waiver will be continued until further notice.

Work search efforts were scheduled to begin as a requirement this week, submitted during the weekly certification process beginning Oct. 25.

“With the…

Source: The Business Journal