Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Record unemployment AND companies unable to fill jobs!-----The $600 federal boost to unemployment is triggering confusion - Business Insider

A man wears a face mask as he leaves a business that remains open in downtown San Antonio, Wednesday, April 22, 2020. San Antonio remains under stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 outbreak and residents are required to wear face coverings or masks whenever in public. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)The $600 federal boost to unemployment is triggering confusion - Business Insider:
  • A $600 federal boost to unemployment payments has caused some confusion, with some people now earning more in unemployment than they were while working. 
  • Some employed workers say the system seems unfair and are asking to be laid off so they can collect unemployment. 
  • Some business owners are struggling to hire people and wondering whether they should stay open or allow their workers to get a pay boost through unemployment. 
  • "How do I say no to employees who asked to be laid off so they can get a raise?" one restaurant owner asked.
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