INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS
Guidance and resources for small businesses
Updates Posted Regularly
Check this page frequently to keep up to date with the latest COVID-19 news and information.
HELPFUL LINKS
Coronavirus Small Business Issues and Solutions Guide
COVID-19 Safety Posters for Local Businesses
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) On-Demand Business Seminars
Greater Houston Partnership's Work Safe Program Guidelines
COVID-19 Customizable Flyer
OSHA’s Response to Workplace Safety and Coronavirus Exposure
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Save Small Business Fund
America's SBDC: EIDL and PPP FAQs
4/15/2020: COVID-19 Human Resources Dos and Don'ts 2020 Webinar
Coronavirus Emergency Loans Guide and Checklist
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Certified Lenders
4/8/2020: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Q&A
Texas Workforce Commission
OSHA: Preparing Your Workplace for COVID-19
U.S. Department of Labor: COVID-19 and the Workplace
SBA Disaster Assistance
COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application
Small Business Owners Guide to CARES Act
Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
Federal Income Tax Return Filing and Payment Relief Info
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
SBA/SCORE Houston (COVID-19) Information Webinar Dates
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FROM THE U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
- Independent Contractor’s Guide to CARES Act Relief
- Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
- Temporary Paid Leave and Family Medical Leave Guide
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program Guide
- Employee Retention Tax Credit Guide
- Coronavirus Small Business Guide
- Coronavirus Response Toolkit
CORONAVIRUS STIMULUS BILL
On 3/24/2020, the US Senate approved a $2 trillion package with many provisions to assist families and businesses.
CLICK HERE to learn about the Senate CARES bill tax provisions.
CLICK HERE to learn about the Senate CARES bill unemployment provisions.
CLICK HERE to learn about the Senate CARES bill small business provisions.
CLICK HERE to learn about the Senate CARES bill distressed industries provisions.
CLICK HERE for a topline summary of the Senate CARES Act
CLICK HERE for Senate CARES act summary of small business impact.
CLICK HERE for Senate CARES act questions and answers.
Additionally, the US Department of Labor published new guidelines explaining paid sick leave and family and medical leave (FMLA) and the Families Fires Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), a new law that goes into effect April 1st and may apply to businesses in Columbus. Business owners, take note!
CLICK HERE for a FFCRA fact sheet for employers.
CLICK HERE for a FFCRA questions and answers document.