Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance Benefits based on Immigration Status Undocumented workers are not eligible for North Carolina unemployment insurance benefits. In general, workers must have valid work authorization during the […]
Protect Yourself From Coronavirus Scams
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Scammers are always looking to take advantage of unsuspecting victims, especially in times of uncertainty. The more you and loved ones know about scams, the easier it is to spot […]
Information about the CARES Act Economic Impact Payments (Stimulus Checks)
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Updated March 11, 2021. Originally posted April 6, 2020 IMPORTANT Notice: On March 11th, 2021 President Biden signed a the American Rescue Plan that included additional $1400 stimulus checks per […]
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy launches new projects to support COVID-19 relief
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The need is everywhere. That’s why we’re here. Now more than ever, our community needs a champion to ensure equal access to justice for ALL during these challenging times. Charlotte […]
Action Alert: Tell Berger and Moore No Excuses. Expand Medicaid.
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Health insurance and access to health care are more important now than ever before. No one should have to make the hard choice between getting critical care and making ends […]
Student Borrower Advocates Call for Canceling Student Debt to Tackle Economic Fallout
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Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy has joined advocates from across the country in calling on Congressional leaders to address student loan debt issues being exacerbated by COVID-19. Here is the […]
Información sobre Pagos de Impacto Económico de la Ley CARES
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Read in EnglishMuchas personas anticipan recibir los Pagos de Impacto Económico de la Ley CARES (por sus siglas en ingles). El Centro de Apoyo Legal de Charlotte quiere asegurarse de […]
Action Alert: Advocate at home for a stronger N.C.
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A lot of us may be stuck at home, but we can still advocate for a stronger N.C. Our state is more vulnerable to COVID-19 than it should be, but our […]
COVID-19 Stimulus Payments: Protect Yourself from Scams
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From Arthur Bartlett, director of the N.C. Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic: WARNING: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning the public not to fall victim to a COVID-19 scam in which […]
COVID-19 Relief for N.C. Homeowners
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From Nicholas Holt, paralegal-advocate, and Leah Kane, senior attorney, of the Consumer Protection Program: In general, North Carolina homeowners are still required to make their contractual monthly mortgage payments during […]
