{"id":2238,"date":"2020-03-27T18:20:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T18:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/?page_id=2238"},"modified":"2020-04-17T15:03:48","modified_gmt":"2020-04-17T15:03:48","slug":"coviid-19-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/index.php\/coviid-19-information\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID 19 INFORMATION!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Information provided by the Department of Labor www.dol.gov<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><em>Work Place Safety<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has resources to help employers and workers prepare for and respond to coronavirus in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/newsroom\/releases\/osha\/osha20200309\"><strong>OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID<\/strong>-19<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 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.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/newsroom\/releases\/osha\/osha20200314\"><strong>Temporary OSHA Guidance on Respiratory Protection Standard<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 This guidance provides suggestions and options to help increase the availability of N95 filtering facepiece respirators for healthcare providers.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/SLTC\/covid-19\/\"><strong>COVID-19 Webpage<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Provides infection prevention information specifically for employers and workers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><em>Wages, Hours &amp; Leave<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal146-page-001-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal146-page-001-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal146-page-001-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal146-page-001-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal146-page-001-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal146-page-001-209x270.jpg 209w, https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal146-page-001.jpg 1275w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/pandemic\/ffcra-employee-paid-leave\">Click To Visit The DOL  Families First Coronavirus Response Act Website!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><em>Missouri Unemployment Insurance Changes<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/89434450_3049897188379873_7703586477501841408_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/89434450_3049897188379873_7703586477501841408_o.jpg 960w, https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/89434450_3049897188379873_7703586477501841408_o-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/89434450_3049897188379873_7703586477501841408_o-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/89434450_3049897188379873_7703586477501841408_o-360x188.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/labor.mo.gov\/coronavirus\">Click here for up-to-date information concerning Employee and Employer Unemployment Benefits!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><em>MISSOURI SHARED WORK PROGRAM<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p> 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/labor.mo.gov\/shared-work\">Click here for more information about the Missouri Shared Work Program!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><em>Cares Act Information<\/em><\/strong><\/p><cite>Information provided by the US Chamber of Commerce<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The coronavirus pandemic has created uncertainty and stress for many American small businesses. Part of the government\u2019s response to assist businesses during this time is the recent passage of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/116th-congress\/senate-bill\/3548\/text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">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\u2019s a breakdown of what you need to know: <br><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uschamber.com\/co\/start\/strategy\/cares-act-small-business-guide\">Click Here To Read The Full Article<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a href=\"https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/small-business-owner-s-guide-to-the-cares-act-final-149.pdf\">Small Business Owner&#8217;s Guide to the CARES Act<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/small-business-owner-s-guide-to-the-cares-act-final-149.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><em>US Chamber &#8220;Save The Small Business&#8221; Grant Fund<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uschamber.com\/save-small-business#save\">Click here for more information on the US Chamber Small Business Grant<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><em>NON-PROFIT GRANT OPPORTUNITIES<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Kansas City Regional COVID 19 Response And Recovery Fund<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">A coalition of charitable, business and government partners has joined together to create the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.growyourgiving.org\/covid\" target=\"_blank\">Kansas City Regional COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund<\/a>&nbsp;to address the needs of the Kansas City region&#8217;s most vulnerable communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.<br><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marc.org\/\">Click here for more information!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><em>Small Business Alliance &#8211; Economic Injury Disaster Loan Assistance<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Small business owners in all U.S.&nbsp;states, Washington D.C., and territories are currently eligible to apply for a long-term, low-interest loan due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The SBA\u2019s 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.<br><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/disasterloan.sba.gov\/apply-for-disaster-loan\/index.html\">Click here for more information!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-left is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>USDA Rural Development Program Assistance<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rd.usda.gov\/coronavirus\"><strong><em>Click Here For More Information<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/cityofrichmondmo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/City-of-Richmond-Declaration-of-Emergency.pdf\">City of Richmond Declaration of Emergency<\/a><\/em><\/strong><br><br> <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/cityofrichmondmo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/RAY-COUNTY-EMERGENCY-ORDER_2020-03-02.pdf\">Ray County State of Emergency Declaration<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>  <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/governor.mo.gov\/press-releases\/archive\/governor-parson-signs-executive-order-20-02-declaring-state-emergency\">State of Missouri State of Emergency Declaration <\/a><\/em><\/strong> <br><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Free Resources from Chamber Members!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">FREE E-Commerce Website provided by Morgansites!  <br><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/morgansites.com\/small-business-recovery\/\">Click here for more information!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/index.php\/coviid-19-information\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More &#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2244,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2238","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2238","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2238"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2238\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2303,"href":"https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2238\/revisions\/2303"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2244"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/richmondchamber.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2238"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}