A4: We have seen many states and cities step up and enact legislation in the wake of COVID-19 that focuses on #jobequity and #workforcedev. #JobEquityCOVID 1/n
In MI, Gov. Whitmer intro’ed policy allowing employers to scale back worker hours & allowing the state’s UI program to make up difference in lost pay.
It also increased the number of weeks claimants can receive benefits from 20 ➡️ 26. bridgemi.com/michigan-healt… #JobEquityCOVID 2/
Other states like CA & OH have waived UI eligibility requirements, like having to be actively searching for a job.
Others like NY waived the 7-day waiting period between filing a claim and receiving benefits, writes @jljenniferliu cnbc.com/2020/03/20/cor… #JobEquityCOVID 3/
Also in NY, for workers that lack access to #Paidsickdays, Gov Cuomo announced an agreement with the state legislature that guarantees job protection & compensation for up to 2 weeks governor.ny.gov/news/governor-… #JobEquityCOVID 4/
And in MN, Gov Tim Walz signed an executive order granting #paidleave for absences like caring for children due to school closures for nearly 50,000 executive branch employees, writes @rmc031 theintercept.com/2020/03/21/cor… #JobEquityCOVID /n
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