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Workplace Policies, HR Practices, FAQs
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FAQs, PA Department of Health, and Employer Guide
- November 20th - As the new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to increase across the state, the PA Department of Health release new mitigation efforts. The new guidance was announced on Tuesday, November 17th and included out of state travel guidance and increase mask wearing.
- COVID-19 in the Workplace: Frequently Asked Questions for Employers
- PA Department of Health
- Safety Measures for Essential Businesses FAQ's
- Wearing and Fashioning Face Masks
- COVID-19 Update Webinar FAQs
- PA Department of Health
- MA Coronavirus Employer Guide and Official Resources
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COVID-19 Webinars: Presentations & Resources
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Webinars, Presentations and Resource Links
MA Coronavirus Employer Guide and Official Resources
Check our calendar often to join us for our latest COVID-19 webinar updates to learn about the latest in financing, regulatory, HR and legal issues in supporting your business!
Latest Webinar:
- Friday, April 23rd - Employee Retention Tax Credit Webinar
- Webinar Recording is available
- Presented by Silas Chamberlin, VP of Economic & Community Development at YCEA, Tom Palisin, Executive Director at the Manufacturers' Association, Leigh Ann Wilson, COO at MANTEC, & Eric Suazo, Consultant at RKL, LLP.
Past Webinars - Read More
Legislation/Executive Orders
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Executive Orders from the State, Regulatory Guidance and More
- Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf renews the COVID-19 disaster declaration for another 90 days
- The declaration would have ended on November 30th
- Alert: IRS Provides Guidance on Employee Payroll Tax Deferral offered by Presidential Executive Order
For more information on PA Governor Wolf Orders, CDC information, etc. - Read More!
Return to Work: Manufacture Your Future
In this section:
PPE Regulations, OSHA Guidance, Checklist and More
- Returning to Work - Post COVID-19 Checklist
- Returning to Work – Shared Best Practices
- PA Department of Health Order for Return to Work Safety Measures for In-person Operations (face masks, etc.)
- PA Governor Wolf Orders All Workplace Employees Wear Masks
For more information on PPE and OSHA/CDC Guidance - Read More!
Financial and Business Assistance
In this section:
PPP, SBA, CARES Act, PA State DCED Resources and More
- Grants for Small Businesses
- Information and to Apply: CARES Act Grants
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act
- Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
For more information on PPP, DCED, and other loan/financing options READ MORE!
Member Resources, Members Helping Members
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Member Resources and Member-Based Supply Chain Info
- Our Member-To-Member Resource Center
- List of members that currently provide products, services and special offerings related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last updated: May 1, 2020
- Use Our Search Tool to Locate a New Provider
- Visit our website at ‘Find a Manufacturer’ to put to use our search tool that allows your to search a manufacturer name or by NAICS code.
For More Information on Using Our Website to Locate a New Supply Chain Partner and PA's Critical Medical Supplies Procurement Portal Read More!