USCC: Paid Leave Guide and Upcoming Calls 4/6
USCC: Paid Leave Guide and Upcoming Calls 4/6
Dear Southeast Chamber Friends –
Please find below a list of all of our most recent guides to the aid and programs being made available to assist businesses during the ongoing pandemic, including our newest guide to the paid sick and FMLA programs.
- NEW - Guide to Coronavirus Paid Leave Programs
- Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program Guide
- Employee Retention Tax Credit Guide
- Coronavirus Small Business Guide
- Coronavirus Response Toolkit
Also, do not forget to register for this week’s conference calls to discuss all the latest developments.
- S. Chamber Foundation Center for Education and Workforce Early Education and the Coronavirus Pandemic Webinar – Monday, April 6th at 1:30pm ET. Click here to register.
- Weekly U.S. Chamber Coronavirus Call with Member Chambers and Trade Associations – Friday, April 10th at 4:00pm ET. Click here to register.
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Political Affairs & Federation Relations
| Thank you to everyone who joined us today for our coronavirus call with member chambers and trade associations of the U.S. Chamber. If you weren't able to join the conference call, or would like to listen again, click here to access the audio recording.
The next call will be held Friday, April 10, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Please click here to register and see below for additional call details plus several new resources and reminders from the U.S. Chamber. |
The Latest Guides and Resources from the U.S. Chamber
NEW! Temporary Paid Leave and Family Medical Leave Guide
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act created new temporary paid sick leave and paid Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) programs that are 100% reimbursable by the federal government. Click here to view our new guide which provides information on requirements, employee eligibility, paid leave calculations and exemptions.
Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
The U.S. Chamber's Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist serves as a comprehensive step-by-step tool to help small businesses, independent contractors, gig economy workers and other qualifying individuals prepare to file for a coronavirus relief loan under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The guide is also available for download in Spanish here
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program Guide
As you may know, the CARES Act expanded the Small Business Administration’s long-standing Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. The EIDL program was created to assist businesses, renters, and homeowners located in regions affected by declared disasters. The program is applicable to small businesses and most small nonprofits (less than 500 employees), sole proprietors and independent contractors. Click here to view our guide that helps you and your members to check eligibility, understand loan parameters, and find out how to access $10,000 emergency grants.
Employee Retention Tax Credit Guide
The CARES Act also created a new employee retention tax credit—that does not have size restrictions—for employers who are closed, partially closed, or experiencing significant revenue losses as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Click here to view our guide to help businesses check eligibility, calculate their credit, and understand which employees count toward eligibility, among other information.
Coronavirus Small Business Guide
The U.S. Chamber's own interactive digital platform CO— has created a Coronavirus Small Business Guide to help you navigate the pandemic with new stories daily—including the resource guides above, remote working tips, links to small business webinars and townhalls, and more.
Coronavirus Response Toolkit
The U.S. Chamber continues to update and evolve its Coronavirus Response Toolkit to ensure that you have the most up to date information and impactful tools to navigate this pandemic. The toolkit provides the infographics, tip sheets, social media graphics and other visual resources to help you share important guidance, advice, and other information with businesses.
Upcoming Calls and Webinars
Monday, April 6, 2020: U.S. Chamber Foundation Center for Education and Workforce Early Education and the Coronavirus Pandemic Webinar
Please join the U.S. Chamber Foundation's Center for Education and Workforce (CEW) on Monday, April 6 at 1:30 p.m. ET for a webinar to discuss COVID-19's impact on the childcare industry, the federal legislative response, resources available to small businesses, recommendations on how childcare providers can leverage loan programs, and more.
Friday, April 10, 2020: Weekly U.S. Chamber Coronavirus Call with Member Chambers and Trade Associations
Please join us Friday, April 10 at 4:00 p.m. ET for our next weekly coronavirus call with chamber and trade association members of the U.S. Chamber.