COVID-19 Business Resources

Reopening Guidelines for each sector will address the following areas:

• Protecting and supporting worker health and safety
• Ensuring appropriate physical distancing
• Ensuring proper infection control
• Communicating with the public
• Ensuring equitable access to services for vulnerable populations

For more information about the first phase of re-opening LA County, visit County of LA and Los Angeles County of Public Health.

For those Essential Businesses that remain open, the Los Angeles County Health Department is requiring owners/managers:

• Enforce social distancing measures (6 ft apart)
• Provide access to hand washing facilities with soap and water/ hand sanitizer (that 60% alcohol)
• Post sign in a conspicuous place at all public entries instructing the public not to enter if they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
• Adhere to Los Angeles County recommendations including cleaning and disinfecting the site

Please see California COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Office Workspaces and Cal/OSHA COVID-19 General Checklist for Office Workspaces for guidance on returning to work plans.

Funding/Programs for Business:

Below are helpful links to federal, state and local information on workplace health and safety, available funding for businesses impacted by coronavirus, employer assistance and more. Our team is working with our partners to offer free webinars to businesses. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks. 

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the federal stimulus package, was signed into law on Friday, March 27, 2020. Specifically, the Payment Protection Program that has been allocated $350 billon to help businesses during this time.

• For a summary of the program, please click here.

SBA Resources:

Paycheck Protection Program	EIDL Loan Advance	SBA Express Bridge Loans	SBA Debt Relief
This loan program provides loan forgiveness for retaining employees by temporarily expanding the traditional SBA 7(a) loan program. Learn more	This loan advance will provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties. Learn more	Enables small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly. Learn more	The SBA is providing a financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more

Other Employer Assistance Resources:

• Working Sharing Program
  • Purpose: To help employers experiencing a slowdown seek alternatives to layoffs.
  • Who can apply: See requirements
  • Assistance ($): Based on percentage of hours/wages reduced
  • Link: https://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/Work_Sharing_Program.htm
  • Customer Service Contact:
    • Employers: (916) 464-3373
    • Employees: (916) 464-3300
• Rapid Response Program
  • Purpose: To assist companies facing potential layoffs or closure.
  • Who can apply: 
  • Assistance ($): Varies depending on current wage
  • Link: https://workforce.lacounty.gov/rapid-response/
  • Customer Service Contact:
    • Employers: (626) 814-8234
• Tax Assistance
  • Employers can request up to a 60-day extension of time from EDD to file their state payroll reports without penalty or interest.
  • Those needing tax assistance can call:

    Toll-free from the U.S. or Canada: (888) 745-3886
    Hearing impaired (TTY): (800) 547-9565
    Outside the U.S. or Canada: (916) 464-3502

Employee Assistance:

• Reduced Hours/Closures
  • Layoff and Outplacement Services
    • For individuals who have or will be laid off due to business closure, downsizing or business bankruptcy, Anaheim Workforce Connection is offering free outplacement services, information on Unemployment Insurance benefits, career advice and resume assistance
  • Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim
    • This provides partial wage replacement benefit payments to workers who lose their job or have their hours reduced, through no fault of their own.
•  Sick or Quarantined
  • Disability Insurance (DI) claim  
    • The Governor’s Executive Order waives the one-week unpaid waiting period, so you can collect DI benefits for the first week you are out of work. 
•  Caregiving
  • Paid Family Leave (PFL) claim
    • This provides up to six weeks of benefit payments to eligible workers who have a full or partial loss of wages because they need time off work to care for a seriously ill family member or to bond with a new child
•  School Closures
  • Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim
    • If your child’s school is closed, and you have to miss work to be there for them, you may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance benefits.

Business Mentoring:

• SCOREwill continue to offer business mentoring by telephone, video or email.
  • Book an appointment with a mentor. Appointment methods include phone, video and email. 
  •  Learn from experts with online business webinars and workshops.  
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC), University of La Verne
  • SBDC Services
    • Purpose: Help businesses prepare and recover 
      • Steps you can take
        1. Sign up for SBDC Virtual Business Consulting (no cost)
           • To schedule consultation, call (866) 588-SBDC
           • Link: https://lavernesbdc.org/
        2. Stay Updated on Available Business Resources & Get Additional Information from SBDC
           • Contact: Joshua Botello at jbotello@laverne.edu or (909)448-1567
• LOS ANGELES COUNTY CONSUMER & BUSINESS AFFAIRS  
  • Small Business Advisersprovides free services to business owners and entrepreneurs in Los Angeles County, including: continue to offer business mentoring by telephone, video or email.
    • Small Business Concierge
    • Certifications
    • Procurement Technical Assistance Center
    • Small Claims and Mediation services
  • Avoid scams to protect yourself and your business. Beware of:
    • Coronavirus phishing scams
    • Price gouging
    • DCBA can investigate these scams. File a complaint or call (800) 593-8222 or dcba.lacounty.gov.
      
  • L.A. County Office of Small Business tips for before and after a disaster
    For more info from the Office of Small Business, contact:
    • Website: lacounty.gov
    • Phone: (844) 432-4900
    • Email: concierge@dcba.lacounty.gov

Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• LAEDC Economic Implications for LA County
  
• Government Contracting
• Local Assistance

CDC Centers of Disease Control and Prevention Resources:

• Interim Guidance of Businesses and Employers

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Resources:

• Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

Southern California Edison Resources:

• SCE Resource Guide for Small Businesses

The City continues to actively monitor the situation with coronavirus to safeguard the health and safety of our residents and businesses. The City continues to work closely with the LA County Public Health to track the situation and has created the IrwindaleCA.gov/coronavirus webpage to provide our community with daily updates.

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