It's not just the essential workers who are have direct contact with coronavirus patients or decedents. They might live with family members who work in high-risk environments or who are at high risk of complications and death due to the virus. they could be in high-risk categories themselves. They might also have small children or ill relatives at home who cannot be left alone. Each employee's situation is different, although everyone is being affected in some way.

Where the minimum wage is $15.00 per hour and an employee typically works a 40-hour week, her gross earnings are $600.00. That's the same amount many workers have received from the federal government under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program. Additionally, they typically receive unemployment insurance benefits from the state. If you received a Paycheck Protection Program loan, the forgivable portion might be dependent on whether you give employees every opportunity to return to work before you terminate and replace them.

There's a lot to consider while trying to keep yourself and your business healthy.

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