Social media commentators claim that the one-time $1,200 check being given to U.S. workers is much lower than what other countries are providing, but the truth is a little more complicated.
of up to $1,200 for Americans who meet the tax and financial requirements.
While the tweet lists a rundown of the benefits 6 other countries are providing their unemployed workers below, the data from the viral post is somewhat misleading since it only compares the U.S. stimulus check to what are essentially the unemployment benefits offered in foreign countries.S Korea: 70% of workers' salariesUS: One time $1200 check that may take months to arriveSo while the one-time $1,200 U.S.
So while the international numbers below provide some insight into how other countries are helping soften the economic blow for newly unemployed workers, it's not quite accurate to say that American workers are simply receiving less than their international counterparts.Australia's stimulus package allows furloughed employees to receive $1,500 AUD every two weeks.
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