Thank you to Corey Christman and the Center for Victory for sharing this webinar with us: HR Tips and Techniques for Coping with the COVID-19/Coronavirus: Managing Employee Engagement & Emotion:
SBA Reopens Application Process for Accept PPP, EIDL Today April 27, 2020 -- EIDL, PPP Programs receive additional funding with passage of latest stimulus bill. The Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) have been replenished to provide assistance to small businesses. Update: While the EIDL program has been infused [...]
Thank you to Representative Jesse Topper for speaking with the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce and the business community of the Bedford County region about the state's response to the Coronavirus crisis and the path ahead for businesses and the community. Listen here: https://youtu.be/KNOnDjKduxw
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Website Corrected Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania’s new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) website for self-employed, independent contractors, gig workers, and others not eligible for regular unemployment compensation (UC) is now open to accept applications within the next few days. PUA is included in the new federal unemployment compensation benefits provided by the [...]
April 13, 2020 - Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvanians looking for work can now find life-sustaining businesses that are hiring through a new online COVID-19 job portal the Department of Labor & Industry is launching today. “Many life-sustaining businesses across Pennsylvania are hiring and this new portal will help connect them with people looking for a [...]
April 8, 2020 An Update on Unemployment Compensation from the Office of PA Representative Jesse Topper The US Department of Labor has released new guidance on the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (benefits for those not eligible for regular UC) and Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (the extra $600/week), including business owners and independent contractors. Please be aware [...]
The Faith Community of Bedford County will come together spiritually while keeping a safe distance physically to celebrate the most holy day of the Christian calendar: Easter Sunday (April 12th.) and An online Easter Celebration is being compiled, including many Bedford County pastors providing passages and prayers of the season. A video is being produced [...]
March 31, 2020 - Details and Resources re: SBA Federal Disaster Loans/Payroll Protection Program The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses in your state that are suffering substantial economic loss as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Eligibility for Economic Injury Disaster Loans is [...]
March 30, 2020 -- UPDATED: Resources for Small Businesses Applying for SBA Loans in the wake of the sweeping CARES Act, passed March 27, 2020. These benefits are in addition to the previously announced resources. (FAMILY FIRST Act.) The legislation is specifically designed to streamline the application process and get relief (funds) to small businesses [...]
March 25, 2020 -- Today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) published its first round of implementation guidance pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The guidance addresses critical questions such as: How does an employer count its number of employees to determine coverage? How can small businesses obtain [...]
