Otros recursos COVID-19

A medida que evolucionan los desarrollos en respuesta a la propagación de COVID-19, sabemos que muchas pequeñas empresas tienen preguntas sobre las implicaciones dentro del lugar de trabajo, y las opciones de financiación que ayuden a impulsar sus negocios durante este momento difícil. En esta página estamos recopilando consejos y recursos relevantes como desempleo, licencia familiar remunerada, licencia por enfermedad remunerada, atención médica y más.

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Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC)

The Department began taking PEUC initial claims from those who have exhausted regular UI on June 24, 2020. PEUC is a temporary program that provides up to 13 additional weeks of payments to individuals who have exhausted their regular Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits.

Note: This program does not apply to individuals receiving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).

Area served: Wisconsin
Audience: Employees

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

Wisconsin Work-Share Program

Work-Share avoids layoffs, allowing workers to remain employed and employers to retain trained staff during times of reduced business activity.

Area served: Wisconsin
Audience: Small Business Owners, Employees

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)

If you are filing because of the CARES Act (a.k.a. Federal Stimulus Bill), e.g., because you’re self-employed, an independent contractor, or a worker with limited work history, you can apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) online.

Area served: Wisconsin
Audience: Employees, Self-employed

Virginia

Virginia Employment Commission

Unemployment Insurance

Workers can apply to receive unemployment benefits online and via telephone. However, call volumes have increased and wait times are exceptionally long. If you’re filing an initial claim, it is recommended that you apply online. Workers may be eligible for partial benefits. 

Area served: Virginia
Audience: Employees

Missouri

Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

Shared Work 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 layoff. These employees receive a portion of their unemployment benefits while working reduced hours. 

Area served: Missouri
Audience: Employees

Missouri

MO Jobs

Employment Transition Team

The Employment Transition Team (ETT) is available at no cost to businesses and affected workers. As part of the ETT, a Regional Workforce Coordinator and local workforce system staff are available to provide guidance to you and reemployment services for your affected employees.  

Area served: Missouri
Audience: Employees

Illinois

Illinois workNet

Illinois workNet

Tips, tools and resources for workers who have been laid off such as unemployment insurance and taxes, budgeting basics, resume builders, and more.

Area served: Illinois
Audience: Employees

Illinois

State of Illinois

Get Hired IL

Connects employers looking for workers, and workers looking for work. Workers can access virtual job fairs and online training opportunities.

Area served: Illinois
Audience: Small Business Owners, Employees, Self-employed

Missouri

Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

How to File or Manage Unemployment Claims

This site offers information for both businesses and workers, including how to file or manage unemployment claims and helpful unemployment FAQs. Part-time workers may be eligible to receive partial unemployment benefits. Missourians who leave their job to relocate with an active military spouse may be eligible for benefits.

Area served: Missouri
Audience: Employees

Colorado

State of Colorado, Department of Labor and Employment

Assistance Programs for Unemployment

Assistance programs include rent assistance, food assistance, emergency eviction assistance, medical assistance and free and reduced legal services.

Area served: Colorado
Audience: Employees

Pages

National Resources

Financial planning
National

Credit Card Issuers Customer Assistance in Response to Coronavirus

As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to incite global economic fears and threaten public health, credit card issuers are beginning to roll out assistance programs for cardholders who may be financially affected by the outbreak. And as more cardholders’ wallets across the country are affected, whether by a decline in business, reduced work schedules or other limitations to income, banks are responding by implementing assistance programs. These programs can both help you remain in good standing with your issuer in the short-term and safeguard your credit score from long-lasting effects. Issuer assistance updates from American Express, Bank of America, Barclays, Capital One, Chase, Citi, Discover, Fifth Third Bank, Goldman Sachs (Apple Card), Navy Federal, Synchrony, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo.

Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed, Non-profits

Nonprofit loan/grant programs
National

Amber Grants for Women

Amber Grant

The Amber Grants began in 1998. Today, WomensNet carries on that tradition, giving away at least $10,000 every month in Amber Grant money. They’ve also expanded their grant-giving to include a year-end grant of $25,000.

Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed, Non-profits

Getting online, Productivity tools
National

Small Business Trends

Now is the Time to Consider Pivoting Your Business Strategy

Small business owners across the country and around the world are modifying their business plans and pivoting on the fly in a desperate attempt to scratch out some revenue.

Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed

Pivoting your business
National

Inc.com

How You Can Plan for a Safe Reopening

As other businesses prepare to reopen, most will seek ways to ensure the safety of another crucial group: their employees. 

Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed, Non-profits

Pivoting your business
National

Forbes

Pivot Your Small Business Online: Tips, Resources And Inspiration

As small businesses scramble to right themselves in the ever-shifting COVID-19 world, many are in search of resources to help them thrive. The logistics of pivoting a traditionally in-person business to an online platform might seem overwhelming at first blush. However, businesses can go through a logical process to make such pivots.

Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed

Human resources, Productivity tools, Staying safe
National

Zenefits

The Coronavirus Comeback Kit

More than 15 HR templates to help navigate workplace uncertainties including email templates, checklists, and workplace safety guidelines. Use these tools to help communicate workplace updates to customers and staff. Free download.

Audience: Small Business Owners, Non-profits

Productivity tools
National

Basecamp

Basecamp

Basecamp is another team and task management software, but slightly more integrated and enterprise-focused than some of the others. It includes built-in group chat as well as client-facing tools.

Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed, Non-profits

Getting online, Marketing tools
National

Site Builder Report

The Best Small Business Website Builders

Website builders are designed for small businesses— that's their most lucrative customer. So the best website builder is also the best website builder for a small business.

Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed, Non-profits

Human resources, Productivity tools
National

Expensify

Expensify

From receipt scanning to reimbursement, Expensify automates every step of the expense reporting process.

Audience: Small Business Owners, Non-profits

Getting online
National

GoDaddy

Shift Sales to the Web and Increase Conversions with Live Chat

COVID-19 may forever change how businesses operate and how consumers make purchases. If your business is a brick-and-mortar store, it might be unclear on when you’ll be able to re-open your doors. Even then, it could still be time before sales start reflecting what they were under normal circumstances. 

Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed