The ongoing global pandemic and the accompanying socioeconomic crisis have resulted in rejuvenated support for a widely debated policy proposal: Universal Basic Income. A closer inspection of this policy’s history and practicality reveal that a national cash transfer policy would be successful in India. The ongoing global pandemic and resulting socioeconomic circumstances have prompted widespread […]
Demystifying Labor Uncertainties in a COVID-19 Economy
As the economy begins to transition back to its pre-pandemic state of affairs, many employers are wondering what will happen in the event that an employee contracts COVID-19. The concern is largely centered around liability and the answer is surprisingly unclear. While workers’ compensation laws have traditionally served as the exclusive remedy for an employee […]