How to Survive a Layoff or Furlough During COVID-19

As of April 30, 2020, 30 million working Americans filed an initial unemployment claim - that’s nearly 20% of the total workforce. Laid off employees are removed from a company's payroll and lose all employer-provided benefits. Furloughed employees on the other hand, are on temporary, mandatory, and unpaid leave from work. Nontraditional workers, such as gig workers, freelancers, and self-employed workers are also being aided by the new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.