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Employer Resources

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KEY UPDATE SITES

Maui County COVID-19 Updates
https://www.mauicounty.gov/2370/COVID-19-Coronavirus-Information

Hawaii State Department of Health Re: COVID-19
https://hawaiicovid19.com/

Federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

CDC Travel Notices:
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices

LOAN PROGRAMS

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan
https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19

SBA Funding Programs
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs

TOOLKITS TO HELP SUSTAIN BUSINESSES

SBA Guidance & Resources
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources

US Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Response Toolkit
https://www.uschamber.com/coronavirus-response-toolkit

​NONPROFIT ASSISTANCE

Hawai‘i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations (HANO) – Resources for nonprofits that includes best practices for communicating with the populations you serve, webinars and free or discounted services to help your teams work remotely and more.
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​OTHER INFORMATIVE SITES

US Chamber of Commerce Letter to US Government Leaders on Coronavirus Response
https://www.uschamber.com/letters-congress/letter-us-government-leaders-coronavirus-response

UHERO State Forecaset Update: Coronavirus Presents Danger To Hawaii Tourism
https://uhero.hawaii.edu/uhero-state-forecast-update-coronavirus-presents-danger-to-hawaii-tourism/

Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
http://dbedt.hawaii.gov/

Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs Alerts on price gouging, scams and more
https://cca.hawaii.gov/ocp/covid19/

GIG ECONOMY WORKERS &
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

At this time there is no nation-wide resource available to provide relief and assist with "gig economy" or service industry workers. Some states and localities may have funds or relief packages to assist those impacted. Stay tuned in to local news, radio, and official social media profiles to learn the latest in your state and community.

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PRICE GOUGING IS ILLEGAL

Price gouging, the practice of sellers taking advantage of consumers during an emergency or disaster by jacking up prices for essential goods and services is illegal.

All reports of such activity will be fully investigated, and anyone found engaging in such a practice will be prosecuted.
The Office of Consumer Protection may investigate or prosecute anyone who has engaged in price gouging.
Anyone who believes they are victims of price gouging or who has information regarding potential price gouging is asked to immediately file a complaint with Consumer Protection by calling 587-4272 or by going to 
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https://cca.hawaii.gov/ocp/consumer-complaint/

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TELECOMMUTING RESOURCES

​As we are all looking at social distancing due to COVID-19, keeping sick workers and those who need to care for their families at home, considering or implementing flex schedules, and telecommuniting to keep work flowing as much as possible, we wanted to share a telecommuting resource to help.
covid-19_telecommuting_resource.pdf
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  • Remote Work Guidelines & Checklist
  • Transitioning to Remote Work Ebook​
  • Ebook: Unexpectedly Transitioning to Remote Work -The Complete Guide for Managers & Employees Navigating COVID-19
Recent Updates
  • Video: Navigating Laws, Loans, and Layoffs (4/6)
  • Video: Save Hawaii Businesses (4/3)

Which COVID-19 Relief Program Is Right For You
  • Understand which COVID-19 Relief Program is right for you​
  • Read: SMB Guide to COVID-19 Relief Programs (4/2)
  • Relief Programs for COVID-19 Ebook

CARES Act
  • 2 Trillion Dollar CARES Act Approved. How it can help you (3/30)
  • Read the Guide: Enhanced SBA Loans with the Cares Act (3/31)

Paycheck Protection Program
  • CARES PPP loan application opens on Friday, 4/3  (4/1)
  • How to Apply for the Paycheck Protection Program (4/3)
  • What is the Payroll Protection Program (4/3)
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Unemployment
  • Read the Guide: CARES Act & Unemployment Explained (3/31)
  • Video: Employer Guidance for Unemployment in Hawaii (3/30)
  • Applying for Unemployment in Hawaii
  • Unemployment Explained Ebook

Families First Coronavirus Response Act
  • ​What is FFCRA?
  • Get the FAQs on FFCRA (4/6)
  • Updated Employers Guide to FFCRA (3/30)
  • File for leave under Families First Coronavirus Response Act
  • FFCRA Employee Request Form (4/1)​
  • Required FFCRA Notice in the Workplace​
  • How does an employee request for leave under FFCRA?

Business Planning
  • What can I do to protect my workplace?
  • How do I make a business continuity plan?
  • How can my restaurant boost sales?
  • How do I ensure sufficient cash to sustain my business when my sales have dropped? 
  • What else should I keep in mind?
  • The Boss’s Guide to Reduction in Force
  • Reduction In Force

Employee Relations
  • Full list of essential workers
  • What about employees & travel?
  • What if my employee has tested positive? (Updated 3/30)
  • What if one of my employees has a suspected but unconfirmed case of COVID-19?
  • What if my employee has been in contact with someone who tested positive?
  • May I ask if an employee is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 if they call in sick?
  • What can I do if a new hire has symptoms of COVID-19 or is displaying symptoms?
  • Do I have a responsibility to inform the CDC?
  • Can I take an employee’s temperature at work?
  • How can I address fears in my workplace?

Coronavirus Posters and Handouts
  • Employers & Coronavirus Presentation
  • Infection & Prevention Presentation
  • Infection & Prevention Handout
  • Hygiene Poster

​Workforce Management
  • Can I terminate an employee who refuses to come to work because they’re afraid of getting sick? 
  • What kind of notices do we need to provide employees if we temporarily shut down?
  • Do I need to pay hourly or salaried employees if we shut down? 
  • How do I determine who I can keep vs. who I might have to let go?
  • Ebook: Unemployment Explained
  • How are unemployment benefits affected by the CARES Act?
  • What is full unemployment?
  • Who is eligible for full unemployment, and what are the benefits?
  • What is the difference between partial and full unemployment insurance?
  • If an employee is forced to stop working (or have reduced hours) due to new “Stay At Home” order, are they eligible for full or partial unemployment?
  • How do my employees apply for unemployment?
  • Am I obligated to offer health insurance for employees on partial or full unemployment?
  • How can I get additional support on unemployment?
  • How can we complete Form I-9 if our employees are working remotely?
  • What if we received an I-9 Notice of Inspection?
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​In The News
  • Employers Face Major Dilemma Paying For Health Insurance (4/5)
  • Applications Open for $350 Billion in Small Business Loans (4/3)
  • Share Aloha Challenge Helps Local Restaurants and Kupuna (4/3)
  • List of Local Businesses Making and Donating Face Masks (4/3)

NATIONAL EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE MEAUSRES UPDATE

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Eligible Emergency Protective Measures
March 19, 2020

Consistent with the President’s national emergency declaration for the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on March 13, 2020, FEMA urges officials to, without delay, take appropriate actions that are necessary to protect public health and safety pursuant to public health guidance and conditions and capabilities in their jurisdictions. 
 
Attached is the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Eligible Emergency Protective Measures Fact Sheet, which provides guidance on the types of emergency protective measures that may be eligible under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program in accordance with the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration in order to ensure that resource constraints do not inhibit efforts to respond to this unprecedented disaster.
 
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of External Affairs, Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Division at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-IGA@fema.dhs.gov.

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