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The article focuses on officials trying to fill positions processing jobless claims in Washington State where coronavirus outbreak was found and mentions that closure of businesses anticipating need for additional staffing. Topics discussed include layoffs in industries from restaurants to retail due to coronavirus pandemic, claims for jobless benefits and digital divide to prevent people from streaming movies.

The article reports on an increase in claims for jobless benefits by 33 percent in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Topics mentioned include a stimulus bill signed into law by U.S. President Donald Trump on March 18, 2020, the decision of Ohio's division of unemployment insurance to extend its call center hours, and outdated systems that most unemployment offices use.

The article discusses benefits of the coronavirus relief packages to self-employed workers including Paid Sick and Family Leave; Unemployment Insurance and health insurance.

The article focuses on independent contractors and freelancers who have work to do when filing taxes in comparision traditional employees and mentions advice on how to make it more manageable.

The article reports that New York is close to joining a growing list of states that are creating a retirement plan option for private sector employees who do not have access to 401(k)-like programs at work, and mentions that program was included in budget deal to be signed by the Governor.

The article reports on the victory over the decision of U.S. President Donald Trump on the election of a new acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

The article reports the expectation of U.S. President Donald Trump appointing the White House budget director Mick Mulvaney as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's acting head.

The article focuses on the paid day off provided by SunTrust Banks to its employees for maintaining their financial lives and offers information on financial wellness program, introduced by Bill Rogers, chief executive officer (CEO) of SunTrust Bank.