From March 15 to March 22, 13,406 new unemployment claims were filed in the State of Montana. This unprecedented number of new claims is the result of the order closing restaurants and bars to the public for the purpose of social distancing during the current COVID-19 epidemic. It is yet undetermined when effected businesses will be able to reopen their doors, but, for now, they are limited to take out order service only, and the majority have advised their employees to file for emergency unemployment funding. read more
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