By Christina Philips

NH Public Radio

Following an executive order from Governor Sununu and the passage of the federal CARES Act, many more people are now able to apply for unemployment benefits as a result of COVID-19, including those who need to quarantine, and those who are self-employed.

The Exchange spoke with the Deputy Commissioner of Employment Security, Rich Lavers. Here are some highlights from that conversation. They have been lightly edited for clarity. 

Read the full exchange.

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