As the spread of coronavirus is resulting in the cancellation of conventions, live music events, and many sorts of gatherings (as well as closures of restaurants, stores, hotels, etc.), many hourly or gig workers are finding they have no work for the foreseeable future. In responding to a Facebook post by a friend, I outlined my proposal to assist hourly and gig workers in the interim:
Federal Government:
- An automatic 6-month extension on filing taxes and a 12-moratorium on interest on unpaid taxes (for the self-employed, not those with chronic pre-existing delinquencies)
- $1500/month rebate check to those without income due to the virus
State & Local Governments:
- 1 year moratorium on evictions and foreclosures
This would be a start.
