‘It oddly hasn`t been a stressful time`: European nations handled COVID-19 unemployment differently than the ...
(WorldNews Health)

LONDON — In the southeast corner of Ireland, Brian Byrne`s event-planning business was confronting a calamity. It was the middle of March, and the coronavirus pandemic was nearing peak lethality. As the government barred gatherings like music festivals, his revenue disappeared, forcing him to consider laying off his four full-time workers. But a swiftly arranged government program spared their jobs. It provided 70% to 85% of their wages, enabling Byrne to keep them employed. Advertisement “It oddly hasn`t been a stressful time,” he said. “I can keep the team together, keep them motivated. We`re basically doing everything we can to be ready for when the restrictions are eased.” Across the...