The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released “Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce” and stated “if you work in a critical infrastructure industry, as defined by the Department of Homeland Security, such as healthcare services and pharmaceutical and food supply, you have a special responsibility to maintain your normal work schedule.” For full information, visit their website.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced today that the deadline for filing tax returns would be postponed to July 15 because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The decision comes after complaints over the administration’s previous plan to give people who owe the IRS an additional 90 days to pay, without penalties or interest, yet still require them to file returns by April 15.
The workforce is in a difficult situation as many retailers temporarily close stores and reduce hours. However, Walmart announced that it will hire 150,000 employees to work in stores, clubs, distribution and fulfillment centers, according to a press release. The roles are temporary, but the company said that many could become permanent positions.
Amazon two-day delivery cannot last with COVID-19 disruption
As more people turn to e-commerce and online delivery, the services are getting overrun. Consumers have come to rely on same-day or two-day delivery times, but Amazon and other e-commerce sites can no longer keep to that schedule.
