“They share any information that’s available concerning our business or things that might affect our business. And I think they also are very effective in helping you understand why you need to look at things differently if you’re not looking at them the right way.
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If the pandemic wasn’t enough for employers and U.S. citizens, adding fuel to the fire is the sharp rise in unemployment fraud. States are losing billions of dollars, and thousands of identities are being stolen across the country (including mine, which I share more details about). The U.S. Department of Labor estimates states paid as much as $36 billion in improper benefits.
On December 21, 2020, Congress passed a year-end bill to fund the government through September 30, 2021 and provide economic relief in response to the coronavirus pandemic. President Trump signed the bill into law on Sunday, December 27. The package includes $900 billion for COVID-19 relief. In addition to direct payments to a segment of the U.S.
2020 was a long, difficult year for many. As the year comes to a close, many are eagerly looking forward to turning the page on the calendar to 2021, and to the hope that a new year inevitably brings.
More than 5,000 claims related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act were filed in 2020, marking a 10-year high.
