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stopbush

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14. He should file for unemployment benefits. They have enacted new rules

Reply to Tree-Hugger (Original post)

Mon Apr 6, 2020, 07:29 PM

Apr 2020

due to the virus, rules that make it easier for people to qualify for benefits. Short term workers and people losing jobs because they wanted to stay home due to fears of getting infected are now covered.

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Husband fired for not wanting to die [View all] Tree-Hugger Apr 2020 OP

I'm really sorry. dewsgirl Apr 2020 #1

The sad part is we are all disposible - there's only one ingrediant in the soylent green that is ... marble falls Apr 2020 #2

We are in this together... and must help each other pbmus Apr 2020 #4

You got that right! I've joined the IWW last week. We gotta bring back the Unions ... marble falls Apr 2020 #7

So in the end you pay CountAllVotes Apr 2020 #3

If he is in a Union he should contact them Sherman A1 Apr 2020 #5

That must be why they gave him his dues back! CountAllVotes Apr 2020 #9

This is really tough for you lunatica Apr 2020 #6

I am so sorry. Ohiogal Apr 2020 #8

Oh, we can do more than that ck4829 Apr 2020 #25

Disposable workers. mn9driver Apr 2020 #10

Contact OSHA and the PA Department in charge of workplace safety DenverJared Apr 2020 #11

Holy shit. If the virus doesn't get you, the state or your employer will. Initech Apr 2020 #12

Same thing just happened to the Captain bluecollar2 Apr 2020 #13

Indeed ck4829 Apr 2020 #23

He should file for unemployment benefits. They have enacted new rules stopbush Apr 2020 #14

Yes ck4829 Apr 2020 #24

my heart is aching for you and your fam. if he is classified an essential worker, the store Pillow talk Apr 2020 #15

I can't imagine the stress you're under--I am so sorry renate Apr 2020 #16

Many of us will lose our lives, and many will not care, as long as they, personally, are safe. warmfeet Apr 2020 #17

Thanks for sharing this. I wish you well. It is a war. Biological, economical and zero compassion. Evolve Dammit Apr 2020 #18

The store manager terminated your husband, your hubby didn't quit. As such, your hubby qualifies iluvtennis Apr 2020 #19

Show your support for this man Ferryboat Apr 2020 #20

+1 ck4829 Apr 2020 #22

K&R. Did the right thing. ck4829 Apr 2020 #21

I call bullshit larwdem Apr 2020 #26