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The restaurants near me have all laid off their staff, closed doors, i suspect they won't pay any outstanding bills; Their rent probably isn't even due yet.

I hope that on the reboot we require some "social security" in businesses; healthcare benefits, 2 weeks severance, and retirement savings seem like minimums; Frankly, these requirements should have been included in the 21% tax cut.

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If you suspect they won't pay outstanding bills, what makes you think they'll pay severance and health benefits in a downturn?

I think GP means the government should provide these.

and if not, require it as an accounting practice like pensions.

Which are an unmitigated disaster. What happens during inevitable bankruptcy? Social security needs to be administered by society, not business. Tax business if you want.

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