Lost Wages Assistance Program

The Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program was established to provide temporary financial support to individuals who lost their jobs or income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It offered additional weekly payments on top of regular unemployment benefits to help those affected by the economic downturn. Funded by the federal government, the program aimed to alleviate financial stress for eligible workers, enabling them to cover essential expenses during a challenging time. The initiative was time-limited and aimed to supplement existing unemployment assistance programs to support recovery efforts.