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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act mandated paid sick leave to protect workers suffering from COVID-19 or with family laid up due to the spreading pandemic. If you cannot avail paid sick leave, be sure to apply for unemploym.... Read more »
The Families First Coronavirus Response Bill was signed into law on March 18, bringing potential relief to millions of Americans. Though it is a good beginning, dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic needs a lot more. Recognizing this, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Read more »
In a speedy display of rare bipartisanship, Congress voted to get The Families First Coronavirus Response Act and President Trump signed it into law, passed on March 18. The law brings welcome relief to states in need of funds to pay unemployment insurance to claimants. It commits $1 billion to cover the costs of process.... Read more »
The novel coronavirus has posed the US government with a dreadful conundrum- save the economy or save lives? It's a chicken and egg situation. The social distancing and the resultant economic slowdown, spiking unemployment and poverty will endanger people. Without these measures, lives will be lost due to disease and co-morbidities. This begs the question: how is .... Read more »