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Overview of Biden’s Proposed $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package

Overview of Biden’s Proposed $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package

The House of Representatives has been hard at work drafting its version of President Joe Biden’s proposed stimulus bill, which includes extended unemployment benefits, direct checks to individuals and more. Democrats hope to pass the $1.9 trillion relief package by mid-March, before existing COVID-19 relief measures, such as enhanced unemployment insurance, expire. The bill is

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CDC Says Double-masking Offers Additional Protection Against COVID-19

CDC Says Double-masking Offers Additional Protection Against COVID-19

In a recent report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released findings on maximizing the fit of cloth and medical procedure masks to reduce COVID-19 transmission and exposure. Notably, the research found that double-masking substantially improved source control of COVID-19 and reduced wearer exposure. According to the CDC’s report, double-masking refers to fitting

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How a Biden Administration Might Impact HR and the Workplace

How a Biden Administration Might Impact HR and the Workplace

Each presidential transition brings changes to the HR landscape. When President Donald Trump took office in 2016, he overturned or revised many of his predecessor’s federal regulations, a common trend between administrations of opposing parties. It is also something likely to continue under President-elect Joe Biden. With any legislative change—regardless of intent or outcome—employers must

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