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Albion Area Services
- Albion-Homer Emergency Relief Fund
- Albion District Library Information
- Albion Food Hub - Helping Hand Food Distribution
- Summit Pointe - Free Community Groups / Facebook
- Starr Commonwealth - Behavioral Health Services
- Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E. - Tips for Caring for Older Adults During COVID-19
- Albion Economic Development Corporation Business Resources
- Calhoun County Resources
- Consumers Energy Emergency Response Information
- Oaklawn Hospital Coronavirus Policies
- Henry Ford Health System Coronavirus Updates
- DowntownAlbion Dining & Community Updates
- City of Albion Information - Website / Facebook
- Calhoun County Information - Website / Facebook
- State of Michigan Information - Website / Facebook
- Impact Solutions - PPE and Workplace Action Reminders for Reopening
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"Stay at Home" Executive Order
- Governor Whitmer Lifts Stay At Home Order (Executive Order 2020-110)
- Safeguards To Protect Michigan's Workers from COVID-19 (Executive Order 2020-97)
- Temporary Requirements To Suspend Certain Activities That Are Not Necessary To Sustain Or Protect Life (Executive Order 2020-96)
- Michigan Anti-Retaliation Executive Order For Workers Who Stay Home When They Or Close Contacts Are Sick (Executive Order 2020-36)
Additional Information
- Governor Whitmer Partially Reopens Retail, Restaurants, and Offices in Upper Peninsula, Traverse City Regions (Warner, Norcross and Judd, May 18)
- Michigan's New COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rules: Enforcement of Regulatory Compliance May Increase - Is Your Business Compliant? (Dykema, May 18)
- Michigan Governor Relaxes Stay-Home Order in Northern Michigan, Addresses Workplace Safeguards (Miller Canfield, May 19)
- Michigan's Manufacturing Sector Resumes May 11 (Varnum, May 7)
- Easing of Restrictions on Michigan Construction Industry to Go Into Effect on May 7 (Dykema, May 4)
- Governor Whitmer Extends Closure of Restaurants, Libraries, and Other Places of Accommodation Through May 28
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Financial Relief for Business
United States Department of Agriculture:
- COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide - Updated 4/14/2020
State Relief:
- MEDC: Michigan Small Business Grants & Loans
- State Delays Sales, Use, and Withholding Tax Deadline
- Executive Order: Extension of April 2020 Michigan Income Tax Filing Deadline
- State and City Income Tax Deadline Extension FAQ's
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act:
- Paycheck Protection Program Information (U.S. Small Business Administration)
- Guide to Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
- Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Not Impacted by Employees Who Won't Return to Work, If Properly Documented (Dykema, May 7)
- Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness: What Borrowers Need to Know (Jaffe Law, May 5)
- Paycheck Protection Program Loan Foregiveness and Review: Key Observations (Dykema, 5/27/2020)
- Emergency Loan Guide for Small Business (U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- CARES Act Presentation (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)
- Comprehensive Summary of the CARES Act (Warner Norcross & Judd, 3/29/2020)
- Guide to Employee Retention Tax Credits (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)
Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans:
- Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans
- Guide to the SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Additional Information:
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Workplace Safety and Preparedness Plan
- State of Michigan: Workplace Safety Guidance (Updated 5/29/2020)
- State of Michigan: COVID-19 Workplace Guidelines - Powerpoint (Updated 5/29/2020)
- MIOSHA Guidance Regarding Policies and Procedures For Handling COVID Complaints (Updated 4/15/2020)
- COVID-19 Preparedness and Resource Plans - Lower Risk (Updated 5/29/2020)
- COVID-19 Preparedness and Resource Plans - Medium Risk (Updated 5/29/2020)
- COVID-19 Preparedness and Resource Plans - High Risk (Updated 5/29/2020)
- COVID-19 Preparedness and Resource Plans - Very High Risk (Updated 5/29/2020)
Additional Information
- Reopening Checklist (State of Michigan)
- Workplace Safety Poster (State of Michigan)
- Customer Poster: Wear A Mask (State of Michigan)
- Other OSHA Resources
- CDC Resources
- Navigate Several Return To Work Concerns (Jaffe Law, Updated 4/28/2020)
- Summary of OSHA Guidance Regarding Investigations And Penalties (Butzel Long, 4/23/2020)
- OSHA Backtracks On Recordability Of COVID-19 (Butzel Long, 4/22/2020)
- Are Employers Required To Document Cases Of Employees With COVID-19? (Butzel Long, 4/21/2020)
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Unemployment Benefits
For Employers:
- Temporary Expansions in Unemployment Eligibility and Cost Sharing (Executive Order)
- Waiving Work Search Requirements for Laid Off Workers
- Contacting the State's Employer Ombudsman Office
- Gaining Access to MiWAM (To Manage Employer UI Accounts)
- State Guidance to Employers Contemplating Potential Layoffs
- Unemployment Benefits FAQ
- Unemployment Insurance Agency Webinar Presentation (April 27, 2020)
- Navigating Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19 (On-Demand Webinar) - 3/27/2020
- MiWAM Toolkit for Employers - Updated 4/14/2020
- Report Fraud Or Identity Theft Against Company/Employee(s) - Updated 5/29/2020
Work Share Information:
- Fact Sheet: Work Share
- Work Share: An Alternative to Layoffs
- More Information on Work Share
- Bringing Employees Back to Work Post COVID-19: What is Michigan's Work Share Program and Should Employers Take Advantage of It? (Dykema, May 8)
- Bring Workers Back from Unemployment During COVID-19 (May 21)
- Work Share Brochure (May 21)
- Work Share PowerPoint (May 14)
For Claimants:
- Q & A: COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits - Updated 4/2/2020
- Employees Covered by Unemployment Benefits
- Claiming Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19
- A Handbook for Unemployed Workers
- New Programs to Increase and Expand Unemployment Benefits for Workers Affected by COVID-19; Benefits Increased for All Unemployed Workers, Expanded to Self-Employed and Low-Wage Workers - Updated 3/30/2020
- Unemployment Benefits Calculator - Updated 4/14/2020
- Report Fraud and/or Identity Theft - Updated 5/29/2020
- What To Do If You Believe You're A Victim Of Identity Theft - Updated 5/29/2020
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Industry Specific Requirements For Workplace Safety
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Paid Leave)
- US-DOL: Employer Paid Leave Requirements (COVID-19) - Updated 3/26/2020
- US-DOL: FAQ Regarding Family First Coronavirus Response Act - Updated 3/26/2020
- IRS: Tax Credits for Small and Midsize Businesses to Recover the Cost of Providing Coronavirus-Related Leave - Updated 3/20/2020
- Mandatory Poster: Federal Family First Coronavirus Response Act (Free Resource)
- What Employers Need to Know about the Federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (On-Demand Webinar) - Updated 3/26/2020
Additional Information:
- Guidance Regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act - Updated 3/20/2020
- Labor Department Provides Additional Guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Plunkett Clooney, 3/27/2020)
- DOL Issues Guidance on Concurrent Use of Available Employer-Provided PTO Under FFCA (Butzel Long, 4/23/2020)
- President Trump Sign the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Do Employers Need To Know? (Butzel Long, 3/19/2020)
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Health Related Resources
The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) has launched a COVID-19 Hotline. Public health and other experts will answer health-related questions about COVID-19. The team can also direct residents and providers to the right resources in their local communities and in other state government departments.
The hotline will be open seven days a week from 8am to 5pm at 1-888-535-6136.
Visit the following links for the most current information from DHHS:
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PPE, Disinfecting, and Cleaning
- List of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Manufacturers and Vendors (Michigan Chamber)
- Reopening Guidance For Cleaning And Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, And Homes (CDC)
- OSHA: Safer Cleaning, Sanitizing, And Disinfecting Strategies To Reduce And Prevent COVID-19 Transmission
- Interim Recommendations For Facilities With Suspected/Confirmed COVID-19 (CDC, 3/12/2020)
- Key EPA Resources on COVID-19
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General Resources for Employers
- Compiled State Guidance/Resources for Employers and Workers
- COVID-19 Posters & Resources (CDC) - Free Posters
- Guidance for Employers - How to Plan and Respond to the Coronavirus
- Workplace Tips - Tips and Resources for Employers to Combat the virus
- More Resources - Including Consolidated, Business-Specific Guidance from the CDC
- Supporting Your Small Business During COVID-19 (SBDC Tips)
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Staying Healthy
A little planning can ensure smooth business operations and protect public health at the same time. All individuals should continue to take the following basic personal hygiene measures to prevent the spread of the virus:
- Wash Your Hands Often with Soap and Water (At Least 20 Seconds) or Use Hand Sanitizer
- Avoid Touching Your Eyes, Nose, or Mouth with Unwashed Hands
- Cover Your Mouth and Nose with a Tissue when Coughing or Sneezing
- Avoid Handshakes
- Avoid Contact with Sick People
- Stay Home When You Are Sick
Recognize the Symptoms of COVID-19:
- Fever
- Cough
- Difficulty Breathing
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Michigan 2-1-1
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