The updated U.S. Chamber Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness. Yesterday after our Zoom event with Steve McAllister of the U.S. Chamber we were informed that there has been some updates to the Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness. Click here to look over the newest version of the PPP Loan Forgiveness document… Continue reading
Sharon Hospital welcomes back more visitors Sharon, Conn. — June 23, 2020 — Sharon Hospital, part of Nuvance Health, has updated its visitation policy to bring back more visitors. The hospital can expand visitation following safety guidelines because the campus and the region are observing a decrease in the rate of new COVID-19 infections. “Restrictions … Continue reading
The updated U.S. Chamber Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness. This guide reflects recent substantive changes made by Congress and the administration to the PPP program to provide borrowers with more flexibility. These changes include: Extending the time to spend PPP funds from 8 weeks to 24 weeks; Lowering the amount that must be spent on … Continue reading
Governor Lamont announced today, June 5, that he has moved up his Phase 2 reopening plans by three days, giving restaurants, gyms, movie theaters, hotels and other businesses a midweek start on Wednesday, June 17. Additional safety guidance for businesses that fall under Phase 2 will be released in the next couple of days. Phase … Continue reading
The U.S. Congress just passed a bipartisan bill called the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act that makes several important changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The new law eases some of the program’s restrictions, giving small businesses more time to use their loans and letting borrowers spend more of their loans on non-payroll expenses. Key … Continue reading
Self-Certify your Business to Re-open Businesses must self-certify and commit to comply with the Sector Rules established to keep their employees and customers safe. Once complete, you will be provided with signage and a badge that you can voluntarily post at your place of business or website. Click Here for More Information Sector Rules and … Continue reading
If you have called back an employee who failed to return, follow the steps below. On your company letterhead include: Employee name Employee Social Security number Scheduled return date Date they refused the job Company’s name address telephone number and their UI tax ID number This can be faxed to the Department of Labor merit … Continue reading
Surgical Masks for Essential Small Businesses Over the weekend, the State of Connecticut and the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) announced a program where businesses listed by the state as essential and with less than 50 employees are eligible to receive surgical masks to help ensure the safety and continuity of their operations. You … Continue reading
MAY 7, 2020 10AM TO 2PM Due to COVID-19, many have lost their jobs and there is a need for employment. We are confident it will be a beneficial first time experience for both employers and jobseekers. Here is how to access our Virtual Career Fair Click link below: (Register in advance for this meeting: … Continue reading
April 30, 2020 WETHERSFIELD– Today, the Connecticut Department of Labor began accepting claim applications for the self-employed, many who are eligible to collect unemployment insurance benefits under the federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program. “Our agency is proud of the work it has accomplished in order to serve the self-employed – individuals who have not … Continue reading