1/ Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement that some businesses will be allowed to reopen means many Texas workers now have a difficult decision to make.
If a business reopens and an employee chooses not to return to work, they become ineligible for unemployment. bit.ly/2y5KSvZ
If a business reopens and an employee chooses not to return to work, they become ineligible for unemployment. bit.ly/2y5KSvZ
2/ Going back to work means earning a paycheck again, but it also can increase their risk of exposure to the novel coronavirus, which has already infected more than 25,000 Texans and left 663 dead. bit.ly/2y5KSvZ
3/ Those who choose not to return become ineligible for unemployment benefits, said Cisco Gamez, a Texas Workforce Commission spokesperson. bit.ly/2y5KSvZ
4/ If workers have concerns about whether their employer is following health guidelines, Cisco Gamez said they should contact the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration. bit.ly/2y5KSvZ
5/5 People with underlying health conditions and those over age 65 face increased risks if they are exposed to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. bit.ly/2y5KSvZ
