For declared disasters, the SBA offers low-interest disaster loans for businesses. And now, its new programs can help businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. These programs were authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed on March 27, 2020. Please note: The Small Business Administration has placed the following on its […]
Starting April 1 and through December 31, 2020, you may get: Up to two weeks of paid sick leave if you or a family member is quarantined or has symptoms of COVID-19 Up to an extra 10 weeks of paid family and medical leave if your child’s school or daycare provider is closed or unavailable […]
The federal government has allowed states to change their unemployment benefits laws. It lets them provide unemployment benefits for situations related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). And, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has expanded benefits further. It authorizes: Self-employed workers and gig workers to receive unemployment benefitsAll unemployed workers to receive an […]