Doubling the minimum wage will hurt teenagers seeking entry level employment by eliminating job opportunities for them in both private business and local government. I spoke on the floor regarding this issue (Click link for video): https://t.co/YPNvot5RNy https://t.co/zwERiSLtiQ
@joeforva
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Posts21
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Voting-record position0.203
CoverageJan 22, 2020 to Feb 1, 2022
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1) If you've lost your job or had your hours cut drastically, log on to the Virginia Employment Commission website to get help. Click here to get started: https://t.co/ll3UHzXQD7
(1/2) The Virginia Employment Commission is processing online claims; however, they are not sending confirmation numbers at this time. The CARES Act is enabling individuals to qualify for unemployment benefits who would not have qualified before.
RT @vahousegop: As a small business owner, @JoeforVA knows how to create jobs and understands the dignity of work. He is proud to fight for…
While unemployment enhancement at the Federal level may soon pass into law, it will not obviate the need to aptly restructure Virginia's budget to fund essential services and protect our most impacted citizens. I look forward to working with the Governor and GA to achieve this. https://t.co/kQRmNreLda
RT @vahousegop: "Abingdon is not Arlington." -- @JoeforVA and @DelChrisHead share their concerns about job losses if @VADemocrats mandate a&
Supplemental unemployment benefits are discouraging people from going back to work. I wrote a letter asking the Governor to end the federal supplemental unemployment compensation. This will help Virginia's economy to recover more quickly, which will benefit ALL Virginians ✅ https://t.co/E4pa6nSqiK
Paycheck Protection Program - https://t.co/YnE2J2LkKt https://t.co/rg6aDRgjfM
Regarding SB939: the local option is for the employee groups, not the employer. Unfortunately, this is not understood by Democrats in their rush to pay back labor for all of their election help. https://t.co/QHOHfPxF3y
HB 296 is a practicable compromise that will benefit workers by keeping the current wage rate and scheduled changes in place while allowing employers to include health care benefit costs as part of the required hourly wage expenses -- helping both groups https://t.co/v7kTCpoyW9