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The government forced companies to stop work (retail, factories, etc.) but the companies had to pick up the tab. They had people on payroll, leases to pay, depr
by sushid 5y ago
The government forced companies to stop work (retail, factories, etc.) but the companies had to pick up the tab. They had people on payroll, leases to pay, depreciating assets to get rid of.
- dntrkv 5y agoYes, and there were multiple programs enacted to help business owners (PPP, EIDL, Restaurant Revitalization Fund, etc) and employees (EDD, fed unemployment, etc)
- ummonk 5y agoNo, the government didn’t force them to keep people on the payroll. They were free to fire employees.
- beerandt 5y agoThey didn't force companies to continue employing workers, or continue their office leases, or continue any other expense. And they certainly didn't make them continue to pay workers who refused to work (from home or otherwise). Or force them to provide their services/products for free to non-payers.