The U.S. Department of Labor reported that the U.S. unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent in March from a 50-year low of 3.5 percent in February, amounting to a loss of 701,000 jobs. But, […] Read More
The U.S. Department of Labor reported that the U.S. unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent in March from a 50-year low of 3.5 percent in February, amounting to a loss of 701,000 jobs. But, […] Read More
While no changes have been made to the U.S. government’s guidance on essential personnel since March 28, the Mexican government last week released a new decree that defines a narrow set of industries and activities as essential […] Read More
The National Association of Manufacturers continues to track state activity that could affect manufacturing operations and intervene alongside our state partners to ensure essential manufacturing can continue supporting our country and communities during this crisis. Over the […] Read More
Many employees are experiencing financial hardships during this time. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has partnered with America’s Charities to offer an Employee Assistance Fund (EAF) program for businesses looking to help their employees cope […] Read More
As Connecting the Dots noted last week, federal officials have made urgent requests for businesses to donate or produce desperately needed supplies to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. As the crisis has unfolded, three phases […] Read More