COVID-19 has certainly stirred up a lot of new and rising issues concerning the public health shock and the oil price shock. But what about unemployment rates now?
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Data extracted on: June 05, 2020
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unemployment – Many individuals (and Texans) have lost their jobs, have been furloughed, or have had a drastic cut in hours. According to the Texas Workforce Commission and Gov. Greg Abbott, Texans will SOON be required to begin searching for work in order to keep their unemployment benefits since stores are reopened under the specific guidelines: 6 feet restrictions, masks, proper sanitation practices, and by appointment or 50% capacity limits.
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