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With a volatile economy, workforce changes and personnel cutbacks due to COVID-19, this year has been exceptionally challenging for many businesses and their employees. The Bureau of Labor Statistics this year reported a record high unemployment rate of 14.7% — the highest numbers since the Great Recession.

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