TOP HEADLINES
New Types of Jobs Emerge from COVID-19
SHRM – June 18, 2020
While around 40 million people have filed for unemployment benefits, the public health crisis has also created new types of work.
Jobless Claims Total 1.5 Million, Worse Than Expected as Economic Pain Persists
CNBC – June 18, 2020
Weekly jobless claims stayed above 1 million for the 13th consecutive week as the coronavirus pandemic continued to hammer the U.S. economy.
Masks On? What Employers Need to Know About Face Coverings at Work
SHRM – June 15, 2020
The future of work will involve a lot of face masks, at least in the short run, as companies do all they can to curtail the spread of COVID-19. But the rules and expectations for face masks are evolving rapidly.
What’s New from the CDC
Keep up with all the latest information on COVID-19 directly from the resources created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
GLOBAL NEWS
AUSTRALIA
Australia Says Borders Likely to Stay Closed Until 2021
Reuters – June 16, 2020
Australia is unlikely to reopen its border to international travelers until next year but will look to relax entry rules for students and other long-term visitors, Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said.
CANADA
Canada, U.S. Extend Agreement to Keep Their Border Closed to Non-Essential Travel During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Chicago Tribune – June 16, 2020
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the agreement extends the closure by another 30 days. The restrictions were announced on March 18 and were extended in April and May.
INDIA
India Reports Record Spike in COVID-19 Cases, but Nixes Another Nationwide Lockdown
NPR – June 18, 2020
India reported a record spike in coronavirus cases June 18, even as the prime minister ruled out a new nationwide lockdown. Despite Modi’s stance, individual states maintain their own restrictions.
UNITED KINGDOM
Lockdown Update: All You Need to Know About New Measures
BBC NEWS – June 18, 2020
Lockdown measures are being eased further after more than two months of restrictions. But how is everyday life changing?
UNITED STATES
These U.S. Cities and States Have Hit the Pause Button on Reopening
Forbes – June 15, 2020
With cases of COVID-19 increasing in 23 states, last week saw a small but growing number of states and municipalities pump the brakes on lifting restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the disease.
POLAND
Poland Reopens All its EU Borders for First Time in Nearly Three Months
Euronews – June 13, 2020
Poland has reopened all its EU borders for the first time in nearly three months. The European Commission has recommended all borders in the bloc should open by June 22.
