THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING RESOURCES TO EMPLOYERS AND JOB SEEKERS AFFECTED BY COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS)

Additional Resource for Businesses and Sole Proprietors

COVID-19 Guide: Playbook for Reopening Your Business in the Age of COVID-19

For questions or to talk to the Business liaison call 559-624-7277 or email TCCovidBusiness@tularehhsa.org.

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Pandemic Unemployemtn Assistance (PUA):

As part of the federal CARES Act, the new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program helps unemployed Californians who are business owners, self-employed, independent contractors, have limited work history, and others not usually eligible for regular state UI benefits who are out of business or services are significantly reduced as a direct result of the pandemic.

• Eligibility Requirements

• Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Website

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Financial Assistance:

• State is also allowing small businesses to defer payment of sales and use taxes of up to $50,000, for up to 12 months

• California Small Business Loan Guarantee Program

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Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Econimic Security Act (CARES Act):

• Summary of Small Business Provisions in CARES Act including Paycheck Protection Program and Loan Forgiveness 

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HR Assistance:

• ​Labor and Workforce Development Agency ​

• U.S. Department of Labor

• California Employers Association,

  • Coronavirus FAQ for Employers​

  • Layoffs Furloughs and more FAQ

  • Remote Work FAQ

  • Return to Work Letters for Furloghed Emloyees

Paid Leave: 

• Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) 

• Download FFCRA Posters for your workplace

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Health Departments:

• U.S. Department of Health

• California Department of Health

• Tulare County Health & Human Services

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Other Resource for Businesses:

• Cal/OSHA Guidance

• ​Employment Development Department (EDD)​​​​

• Department of Industrial Relations​

• CA Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBANK)

• California Chamber of Commerce​