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Employment-Related Relief Programs
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Waiver of One-Week Waiting Period for Claims for Unemployment Benefits
The normal one-week waiting period has been waived for any person making a claim for unemployment benefits who has become separated from work as a result of any circumstance relating to or resulting from the outbreak of COVID-19 or the effects of … » more information -
Waiver of Timeframe for Certified Nurse Aide Training
During the Governor’s declared State of Emergency regarding COVID-19, the requirement that a nurse aide must complete the nurse aide training within 90 days of commencing employment is suspended, provided that the long-term care facility at which … » more information -
WorkShare Program (Alternative to Layoffs)
The WorkShare program is an alternative for employers contemplating potential layoffs. Under the program, employees can work reduced hours while collecting unemployment benefits to supplement their lower wages. The program allows employees to keep … » more information -
Expanded Unemployment Benefits
Gov. Whitmer has signed an Executive Order that expands unemployment benefits to provide emergency relief to families. » more information -
Hotline to Protect Michigan Workers and Workplace Guidelines
As the curve continues to flatten and many businesses reopen their doors, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) within the Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) issued workplace guidelines for employers and » more information -
Protection for Workers Affected by COVID-19 Who Stay Home
Gov. Whitmer has signed an Executive Order that prohibits employers from discharging, disciplining, or otherwise retaliating against eligible employees for staying home if they or one of their close contacts tests positive for COVID-19 or has … » more information -
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
TANF provides financial assistance to low-income families with children under the age of 18, or under the age of 19 if the child attending high school and is expected to graduate before the age of 19. Cash benefits are provided for the household’s … » more information -
Temporary Expansion of Childcare Services for the Essential Workforce
Through Executive Order 2020-83, Gov. Whitmer authorizes the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to issue provisional licenses to expand capacity for childcare services for employees considered part of the essential workforce. This … » more information -
Temporary Relief From Certain Credentialing Requirements For Motor Carriers Transporting Essential Supplies, Equipment, and Persons
Executive Order 2020-73 provides limited and temporary relief from certain credentialing requirements for motor carriers that are providing critical assistance related to the COVID-19 pandemic to Michigan and its residents, including concerning: … » more information -
Temporary Suspension of Youth Work Permit Application Requirements
To ensure the availability of youth workforce and to continue to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Whitmer passed Executive Order 2020-79, which temporarily suspends the following requirements under the Youth Employment Standards Act related to … » more information -
Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth, Minnesota: Sick and Safe Time Ordinance
Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth’s existing Sick and Safe Time Ordinances protect an employee’s time off work. The three jurisdictions have different requirements for which employers must provide sick and safe time, and Minneapolis and Duluth have … » more information -
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Cash Benefit Program
Mississippi provides cash benefits through its Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to eligible families. The benefits are limited to 60 months in a participant’s lifetime. The state is in the process of making TANF available to families … » more information -
Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Unemployed workers affected by COVID-19 may be eligible for benefits under already-existing Mississippi unemployment insurance, which provides temporary income for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and who are either looking … » more information -
CARES Act Coworking and Incubator Grant Program
The Department of Economic Development, under the CARES Act, established the Coworking and Incubator Grant Program providing grants to participating Missouri based Coworking and Incubator facilities to cover costs associated with COVID-19 related … » more information -
Guidance Regarding Missouri’s Economic Reopening
The Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services issued the Economic Reopening Health Order. The guidelines are summarized below, though businesses and individuals should check for any additional city or county restrictions. In the … » more information -
Guidance Regarding Missouri’s Economic Reopening
As of June 16, 2020 Missouri has entered Phase 2 of its “Show Me String Recovery Plan” and has fully reopened. During Phase 2, there is no statewide health order. All statewide restrictions have been lifted and all businesses are fully reopen … » more information -
PPE Production Grant Program
The Missouri Department of Economic Development has established the PPE Production Grant Program, which uses $20 million in funding under the CARES Act to foster increased manufacturing of personal protective equipment (PPE). » more information -
Shared Work Unemployment Compensation Program
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 … » more information -
Waivers of Certain Unemployment Eligibility Requirements
Missouri provides unemployment benefits, in the form of a weekly check, to individuals who have become unemployed through no fault of their own. Generally, receipt of unemployment benefits is contingent on the unemployed individual searching for new … » more information -
Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Unemployed workers affected by COVID-19 may be eligible for benefits under already-existing Montana unemployment insurance, which provides temporary income for workers who are unemployed. Emergency rules that went into effect on March 17, 2020 … » more information -
Extended Hours to File Unemployment Claims and Waivers of Certain Unemployment Eligibility Requirements
The State of Nevada has expanded its hours for filing online unemployment claims at http://ui.nv.gov/css.html from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additionally, the work-search requirement and seven-day waiting period for approved … » more information -
Reopening of Retail Businesses, Restaurants, Cannabis Dispensaries, Cosmetology, and Other Businesses
Pursuant to Emergency Directive 18, Governor Sisolak announced guidance for retail businesses, restaurants, certain cosmetologists, drive-in theaters, drive-in religious services, and cannabis dispensaries who wish to resume in-person operations. » more information -
Waiver of Licensing Requirements and Fees for Healthcare Workforce
By emergency directive, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak waived certain licensing requirements to allow the practice of certain unlicensed skilled medical professionals during the pendency of the COVID-19 crisis, including, but not limited to, medical … » more information -
Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Unemployment benefits are generally available to individuals who have been separated from employment through no fault of their own. The New Hampshire state government has filed emergency rules granting additional access to unemployment benefits for … » more information -
Employee Childcare
For employees of Merrimack County, the county is offering free child care for school-aged children (5 and over). They have flexible days and times, including evening and weekend hours, with no commitment needed. For children under 5 years of age … » more information -
Earned Sick Leave Law and New Jersey Family Leave Act
Under New Jersey’s Earned Sick Leave Law, New Jersey employees accrue 1 hour of earned sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours per year. Employees can use earned sick leave if their workplace or child’s school or daycare is … » more information -
Guidance for Seasonal Farming Employers
The state Departments of Health, Agriculture, and Labor and Workforce Development have issued guidance on working conditions as well as testing/treatment procedures to assist agricultural businesses in minimizing the risk and potential exposure to … » more information -
Hiring Portal for Essential Employers Seeking Additional Assistance as a Result of the COVID-19 Epidemic
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority has opened an online portal where employers can post openings for additional employees created by the COVID-19 epidemic. Prospective employees may also access the portal and apply directly to open … » more information -
Parents, Spouses, and Guardians May Act as Self-Directed Employees to Provide Care for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities
During the period where facilities used to treat individuals with developmental disabilities are closed to combat the spread of COVID-19, a parent, spouse or guardian may become a self-directed employee to provide care for individuals with … » more information -
Partial Unemployment Benefits For Employees Whose Hours Have Been Reduced as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Employees who are still employed, but whose hours have been reduced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, may be eligible for partial unemployment insurance benefits under New Jersey law. » more information -
Wavier Of Maximum Hours Restrictions For Individuals Providing Care For Persons With Developmental Disabilities
During the period where facilities used to treat individuals with development disabilities are closed to combat the spread of COVID-19, in-home providers and self-directed employees may work more than the hours approved in an individual’s service … » more information -
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (NMWorks)
New Mexico provides Temporary Assistance for Needy Families through the NMWorks program. In addition to a cash benefit, NMWorks provides parents with short-term training and other services to help them become employed and move toward … » more information -
Department of Labor Launches One-Stop-Shop Application for Unemployment Insurance Benefits Due to COVID-19
Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) are two programs providing temporary income for eligible workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. PUA is a federal program created by the CARES Act that expands … » more information -
Department of Labor Waives 7-Day Waiting Period for Unemployment Insurance Due to COVID-19
Unemployment Insurance provides temporary income for eligible workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. To collect benefits, the applicant must be ready, willing and able to work, and actively looking for work during each week in … » more information -
Workers’ Compensation Board Provides Certain Relief From Requirements for Obtaining Benefits for Claimants in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak
The Workers’ Compensation Board (the “Board”) has announced that it will conduct all hearings remotely, through the Board’s Virtual Hearings. The Board also announced the following relief for claimants in connection with WCB claims: … » more information -
Cash Assistance Program
Eligible New York City residents can receive need-based cash assistance through the City’s Temporary Aid to Needy Families Program (“TANF”). The City also offers emergency grants of cash assistance to residents who are unable to pay rent because … » more information -
NYC Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law
Most employees in New York City are eligible for up to 40 hours of sick pay from their employer if (1) they become sick with coronavirus, (2) are caring for a family member who is sick or needs diagnosis, (3) their place of business was ordered … » more information -
Office of Nightlife Survey on COVID-19’s Impact
Note: the survey is now closed. » more information -
Workforce1 Virtual Career Center Offers Career Counseling By Phone or Web
The Workforce1 Career Center system helps New Yorkers prepare for, and connect to, jobs across the City during the COVID-19 outbreak. » more information -
Layoff Aversion Strategies and Activities for Businesses (Business Edge)
The Division of Workforce Solutions in the North Carolina Department of Commerce runs Business Edge, a series of layoff aversion strategies and activities designed to help North Carolina employers prevent or minimize job losses. Through Business … » more information -
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for Those Not Covered by Regular State Unemployment Benefits
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, or PUA, is a federal program for people who are unable to work as a result of COVID-19 and are not otherwise eligible for regular state unemployment benefits, such as self-employed workers and independent … » more information -
Support for Workers Facing Layoffs, Closures, and Other Sensitive Business Actions (Rapid Response)
The Division of Workforce Solutions in the North Carolina Department of Commerce runs Rapid Response, an early intervention program that helps employers and workers facing layoffs, closures, and other sensitive business actions. » more information -
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Relief (§ 96-1 et al.)
Under the Employment Security Law, unemployment benefits are generally available to individuals who have been separated from employment through no fault of their own, earn sufficient wages to establish a claim, and are physically able, available … » more information -
COVID-19 Reemployment Assistance
The Reemployment Assistance program provides temporary financial assistance for people who have lost their job through no fault of their own. » more information -
First Responder Worker’s Compensation
Provides Worker’s Compensation benefits for first responders, healthcare workers and funeral home workers exposed to COVID-19 in the course of employment. » more information -
Unemployment Insurance (Employees)
Provides temporary relief for workers who have been laid off from their jobs. » more information -
Unemployment Insurance and Workforce Safety and Insurance (Employers)
Provides employers relief from certain Unemployment Insurance and Workforce Safety and Insurance requirements. » more information -
Guidance for Reopening Businesses: Responsible RestartOhio Plan
Ohio announced guidance for (re)opening businesses in the State. All businesses should follow the following five protocols: … » more information -
SharedWork Ohio
SharedWork Ohio is a voluntary layoff aversion program, allowing workers to remain employed and employers to retain trained staff during times of reduced business activity. Under a SharedWork Ohio plan, the participating employer reduces affected … » more information -
Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Unemployed workers affected by COVID-19 may be eligible for benefits under already-existing Ohio unemployment insurance, which provides temporary income for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and who are either looking for new … » more information
