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Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) Employees Facilities Countries | Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items] |  |  |
Entity Number of Employees | Employees | 20,000 |  |
Number of Facilities | Facilities | 80 |  |
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates | Countries | 17 |  |
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses | $ 2.4 |  |
Loss on sale of business | 2.6 | $ 1.0 |
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, before Accumulated Amortization | 49.0 |  |
Deferred payments of social security tax | 15.2 |  |
CARES Act [Member] |  |  |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items] |  |  |
Refundable payroll tax credit | 6.7 |  |
CARES Act [Member] |  |  |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items] |  |  |
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds | 6.0 |  |
Loss carryback related to the CARES Act |  |  |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items] |  |  |
Other Tax Expense (Benefit) |  |  | $ 14.4
GERMANY |  |  |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items] |  |  |
Finance Lease, Liability | $ 49.0 |  |

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