SMLR Shares Expertise on How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Changing the World of Work

The coronavirus pandemic is causing a surge in applications for jobless benefits across the U.S. Michael Merrill tells CBS News, “This is not just an unemployment crisis, it's a social crisis.”

BizLive (Vietnam) writes about how to maintain your productivity while working from home, quoting Bill Castellano.

El Destape (Argentina) writes about the progressive movement in the U.S., quoting Rebecca Kolins Givan on growth of union organizing.

“It's just extraordinary, in the worst sense of the word.” Susan Schurman tells Mashable it’s unacceptable that most national parks remain open, with park rangers on the job and in harm’s way, despite the coronavirus outbreak.

The Dow posted its worst point drop in history, one day after the Federal Reserve slashed the interest rate to near zero. Peter Rokkos tells U.S. News and World Report, “Bruised market egos are looking for some assurance that this is an economic blip with a v-shaped, sharp recovery in the medium term.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is ordering all bars and restaurants to shut down effective 8pm today, except for take-out food. Ashley Conway talks to NJBIZ about what's ahead for these businesses and their employees.

Il Post (Italy) writes about how to work from home if you’ve never done so before, quoting Bill Castellano.

Can your boss fire you for missing work during the coronavirus outbreak? Rosemarie Cipparulo, a labor and employment lawyer, answers this and other questions about your rights at work in a Q&A with NJ.com and the Star-Ledger.

A growing number of Americans are now working remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic. How do you stay productive when surrounded by distractions? Bill Castellano shares tips with The New York Times.

The Star-Ledger writes about workers’ rights during the pandemic, quoting Rebecca Kolins Givan  | The Express-Times republishes the story.