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Many organizations have taken significant steps to reduce employment costs, and nearly a third already have or plan to furlough workers, with another 19% saying they might if necessary, according to a survey by Unum.

Chris Pyne is executive vice president of group benefits at Unum.

SmartPath is providing a free online resource to help employees identify their financial options during the coronavirus pandemic.

The disparity raises the prospect that women’s gains in the labor market and efforts to reduce the gender pay gap are being undermined by the lockdown.

“It is critical for employers to actively demonstrate their commitment to mental health parity. Fear and stigma can only be overcome when employees believe their workplace provides a safe environment,” says Dr. Eric Hart, chief medical officer of Healthstat.

Sabeth Siddique is a risk management consultant at Quannah LLC and former deputy chief risk officer at a major regional bank. He is a former Federal Reserve bank supervisor.

Greg Feldberg is a lecturer at the Yale School of Management. He is a former senior associate director at the Office of Financial Research and Federal Reserve bank supervisor.