Information provided by the Department of Labor www.dol.gov
Work Place Safety
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has resources to help employers and workers prepare for and respond to coronavirus in the workplace.
- OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 – Developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help employers respond in the event of coronavirus in the workplace.
- Temporary OSHA Guidance on Respiratory Protection Standard – This guidance provides suggestions and options to help increase the availability of N95 filtering facepiece respirators for healthcare providers.
- COVID-19 Webpage – Provides infection prevention information specifically for employers and workers.
Wages, Hours & Leave
Click To Visit The DOL Families First Coronavirus Response Act Website!
Missouri Unemployment Insurance Changes
Click here for up-to-date information concerning Employee and Employer Unemployment Benefits!
MISSOURI SHARED WORK PROGRAM
The Shared Work Unemployment Compensation Program is an alternative to layoffs for employers faced with a reduction in available work. It allows an employer to divide the available work among a specified group of affected employees instead of a layoff. These employees receive a portion of their unemployment benefits while working reduced hours. To participate, an employer must complete an application for the affected unit within the company, and submit it to the Division of Employment Security (DES) for approval.
Click here for more information about the Missouri Shared Work Program!
Cares Act Information
Information provided by the US Chamber of Commerce
The coronavirus pandemic has created uncertainty and stress for many American small businesses. Part of the government’s response to assist businesses during this time is the recent passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
With a massive $2 trillion allocated for businesses, individuals, federal agencies, and state and local governments, the CARES Act has been designed to distribute capital quickly and broadly. There are a number of provisions that impact small businesses. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know:
Click Here To Read The Full Article
US Chamber “Save The Small Business” Grant Fund
Click here for more information on the US Chamber Small Business Grant
NON-PROFIT GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Kansas City Regional COVID 19 Response And Recovery Fund
A coalition of charitable, business and government partners has joined together to create the Kansas City Regional COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund to address the needs of the Kansas City region’s most vulnerable communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Click here for more information!
Small Business Alliance – Economic Injury Disaster Loan Assistance
Small business owners in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories are currently eligible to apply for a long-term, low-interest loan due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.
Click here for more information!
USDA Rural Development Program Assistance
Click Here For More Information
City of Richmond Declaration of Emergency
Ray County State of Emergency Declaration
Free Resources from Chamber Members!
FREE E-Commerce Website provided by Morgansites!
Click here for more information!