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The Senate has endorsed President Biden’s $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan. What comes next?

The American Rescue Plan is an “Emergency Legislative Package to Fund Vaccinations, Provide Immediate, Direct Relief to Families Bearing the Brunt of the COVID-19 Crisis, and Support Struggling Communities[1].”

This post deals with frequently asked question about the Democrats proposal for $1,400 direct payments.

Who is eligible for the direct payments?

As part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, the Biden administration’s plan is intended to deliver immediate relief to working families by sending $1,400 per person checks to households across America. Unlike the previous rounds of direct payments, both Democrats and Republicans agree that direct payments … Read more

Happy Holidays from Mothers Outreach Network

Happy New Year, from Mothers Outreach Network! As we ring in a new year and bid farewell to the old, we thank you, our supporters and our partners. And of course, we so cherish our precious individual donors – thank you! Most ardently of all, we wish the best to all you mothers and families who continue to endure under enormous economic burdens. In the New Year, we plan to continue our work by engaging more deeply to impart information and to help you moms and families share your stories with our fellow citizens throughout the community and the region. … Read more

Introduction to Overtime

The U.S. Department of Labor on May 18 announced new overtime regulations outlining which employees are entitled to time-and-half overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The final rule, effective Dec. 1, 2016, bumps the standard salary threshold at which executive, administrative, and professional workers are entitled to overtime pay from $23,660 to $47,476 per year.

The change to the rule means that millions of workers — including single mom Elizabeth Paredes, who was previously locked out of overtime at her job as the assistant manager of a sandwich shop – will either gain overtime protections or receive … Read more