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
To our business customers: During this challenging time, Eversource is committed to providing programs and resources to lessen the financial hardship on small businesses – the backbone of our communities. If you need support, Eversource can help: We’re offering a special, extended payment arrangement for any past-due amount, with $0 down payment, 12 months to … Continue reading
Good morning, Following the announcement last Monday that made masks or cloth face coverings mandatory in the workplace we received a number of inquiries about the availability of disposable masks. The TEAM at Resource Development Associates made introductions directly to A Custom Style LLC, a supplier we have worked with in the past, and helped … Continue reading
Dear Municipal EMDs and CEOs: The State of Connecticut has partnered with CBIA-CONNSTEP to assist in the distribution of donated surgical masks to eligible, essential small businesses with 50 employees or less. This email is to inform you that a distribution of surgical masks to eligible, essential small businesses will occur within DEMHS Region 5 … Continue reading
$370B has been set aside for small businesses. I encourage you to act quickly to secure funding for your business as demand for these programs has been extraordinarily high. $310B for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgivable loans to small businesses with less than 500 employees; apply through SBA-approved banks, credit unions or fintechs $60B for … Continue reading
Covid-19 Update CT Protective Measures in the Workplace Good morning, As you likely know, the State Department of Economic and Community Development made significant revisions to mandatory rules outlining additional protective measures that every workplace deemed essential – and any other business or nonprofit allowed to remain open – must follow and that took effect … Continue reading
Eversource Provides Updates to Customers During COVID-19 Pandemic Energy company has suspended customer disconnections, waived all late fees and takes additional social distancing steps BERLIN, Conn. (March 19, 2020) – With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to evolve, Eversource is reassuring customers that the energy company is well prepared to continue providing safe, reliable energy while … Continue reading