10% of Americans Report Being Laid Off

Over a quarter of Americans have reported a loss of income due to COVID-19 restrictions, with 10 percent saying they’ve been temporarily laid off, according to a new poll.

In a recent Gallup survey, 26 percent of U.S. respondents said they’d lost income from their current employment due to COVID-19 restrictions. 15 percent said they’ve had their hours reduced, while 10 percent said they’ve been temporarily laid off. Two percent of respondents said they’ve been permanently let go from their employment.

The survey went on to show 30 percent of U.S. adults have had their finances disrupted by COVID-19 and social distancing measures.

A majority of those who’ve had their finances disrupted held an annual income of less than $36,000, showing that restrictions may be affecting those in lower income brackets at greater rates. 32 percent of those making less than $36,000 have seen disruptions to their finances compared to 24 percent of those making between $36,000-$90,000 annually.