Apply for Free Money from the Feds
There are several key takeaways to this program. First, this is free money from the federal government and you should be applying for it. It’s a loan from the Small Business Administration (SBA) through your local bank that can be forgiven in part or totally....
Travel Restriction Advisory Essential Employees
On 3/28, President Trump stated that he may order an “enforceable” quarantine in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey to prevent the spread of the virus. While no federal order has been issued as of 8:00pm this evening, CEMA would like to update you on...
Update 2: Law Requiring Small Businesses to Provide Paid Leave Due to Coronavirus
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that we reported on earlier now goes into effect on Wednesday, April 1 according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s website here. There is also a component of family leave to care for a child whose school has...
My Employee Tested Positive for COVID-19. Now What?
There are two things you can consider: your employee’s employment status, and his or her health and medical status. The employment status is relatively straightforward in comparison. 1] You pay them not to work and they stay home. Then as of April 1, the paid...