This isn't about Governor Kemp. His decision to act without the knowledge or agreement of the greater leadership community is an epic fail and one he will not escape in 2022. The real story is about those thousands of folks who are now forced to return to jobs despite serious health threats. If they don't, business owners will no longer…
This isn't about Governor Kemp. His decision to act without the knowledge or agreement of the greater leadership community is an epic fail and one he will not escape in 2022. The real story is about those thousands of folks who are now forced to return to jobs despite serious health threats. If they don't, business owners will no longer qualify for rent/lease assistance or small business loans. Employees no longer qualify for unemployment benefits. So, they MUST return to jobs with few to no patrons because Georgia's coffers are empty and Kemp isn't willing to explain the need to increase taxes to his "taxation is theft" base. This won't end well.
Yes, that is the case. Employees will be left with the task of "proving" they have a valid reason for not returning to work (whatever that means). Fear is not a valid reason according to the GA Department of Labor. And, for those who do manage to prove they deserve to continue receiving unemployment, who will pay - the state or the employer? And, what about those businesses that must bring their employees back but don't have enough business to meet payroll. Will they continue to receive assistance? Kemp needs to address these concerns in clear, concise terms and it should have been done WELL in advance of a return-to-work directive.
This isn't about Governor Kemp. His decision to act without the knowledge or agreement of the greater leadership community is an epic fail and one he will not escape in 2022. The real story is about those thousands of folks who are now forced to return to jobs despite serious health threats. If they don't, business owners will no longer qualify for rent/lease assistance or small business loans. Employees no longer qualify for unemployment benefits. So, they MUST return to jobs with few to no patrons because Georgia's coffers are empty and Kemp isn't willing to explain the need to increase taxes to his "taxation is theft" base. This won't end well.
No, actually that's not the case. The Governor's office is making sure to structure the order so that unemployment will not be affected.
Yes, that is the case. Employees will be left with the task of "proving" they have a valid reason for not returning to work (whatever that means). Fear is not a valid reason according to the GA Department of Labor. And, for those who do manage to prove they deserve to continue receiving unemployment, who will pay - the state or the employer? And, what about those businesses that must bring their employees back but don't have enough business to meet payroll. Will they continue to receive assistance? Kemp needs to address these concerns in clear, concise terms and it should have been done WELL in advance of a return-to-work directive.