> Probably. Though with some weird details. I'm actually getting paid more right now being "furloughed", with the approval of my employer and (tacitly) the state. When the "don't work" bonus ends, I'll revert to full time.
I think a lot of people haven't realized that for many workers, being furloughed or having your hours reduced can result in an effective raise under the current Coronavirus aid package.
A friend's company furloughed everyone on Fridays. She was disappointed at first, until she realized this hours reduction qualified her for the $600/week Coronavirus aid. Now she's making more money, working less, and enjoying 3-day weekends.
Now everyone at her company is trying to convince management to continue the Friday furlough until the $600/week stimulus runs out.
This is why I don't trust the unemployment claim numbers until after July. Too many perverse incentives to increase the number of claims.
I think a lot of people haven't realized that for many workers, being furloughed or having your hours reduced can result in an effective raise under the current Coronavirus aid package.
A friend's company furloughed everyone on Fridays. She was disappointed at first, until she realized this hours reduction qualified her for the $600/week Coronavirus aid. Now she's making more money, working less, and enjoying 3-day weekends.
Now everyone at her company is trying to convince management to continue the Friday furlough until the $600/week stimulus runs out.
This is why I don't trust the unemployment claim numbers until after July. Too many perverse incentives to increase the number of claims.