Paycheck Protection
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 payroll from 75% to 60%;
- Extending the deadline to restore FTEs and payroll from June 30, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020; and
Setting the repayment term for loans made after June 4, 2020 at five years.
U.S. Chamber Small Business Guide and Checklist
Government Resources
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Information (Poster)
FFCRA Notice – Frequently Asked Questions
FFCRA Frequently Asked Questions
What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Employer Paid Leave Requirements
FFCRA: Employee Paid Leave Rights
Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic (OSHA)
Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist (HHS & CDC)
Legal Guidance on Workplace Pandemic Planning (EEOC)
Pandemic Preparedness Planning for U.S. Businesses with Overseas Operations (CDC)
U.S. Department of Labor Resources
COVID-19 and the American Workplace Overview
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Information (Poster)
FFCRA Notice – Frequently Asked Questions
FFCRA Frequently Asked Questions
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Employer Paid Leave Requirements
FFCRA: Employee Paid Leave Rights
EEOC Resources
Legal Guidance on Workplace Pandemic Planning
COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws
OSHA Resources
OSHA Enforcement Guidance for Recording Cases of COVID-19
OSHA Guidance on Returning to Work
Classifying Risk of Worker Exposure
Resources for Businesses and Employers
CDC Resources
Public Health Guidance for Community-Related Exposure
Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
Pandemic Preparedness Planning for U.S. Businesses with Overseas Operations
Discontinuation of Isolation for Persons with COVID -19 Not in Healthcare Settings
IRS Resources
COVID-19 Related Tax Credit Information
Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments
Arkansas Department of Health
COVID-19 Directives, Orders & Health Guidances
Arkansas Division of Workforce Services Resources
Arkansas Shared Work Program for Employers
Filing Unemployment Claims — EZARC System for Employees
Common Questions & Answers for Workers
Common Questions & Answers for Employers
Emergency Rule 30: Notice to Give All Terminated Employees
Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission Resources
American Law Firm Association Workers’ Compensation COVID-19 Quick Reference Guide for Arkansas
The Workers Compensation Impacts of 2019 Coronavirus
Coronavirus in the Workplace: Health, Safety and Insurance Considerations
Other Business Resources
An Employer’s Guide: Ten Considerations to Support Your Workforce
U.S. Chamber Coronavirus Resource Website
Arkansas Resources
GOVERNOR HUTCHINSON ANNOUNCES NEW TEXT ALERT SYSTEM TO PROVIDE TIMELY COVID-19 UPDATES
Arkansas State Chamber – COVID-19 Best Practices for Business Returning to Work PDF
Arkansas File Your Claim – ADWS
Common Questions about Unemployment Insurance
Common Questions & Answers for Workers
Common Questions & Answers for Employers
Notice to Individuals Inquiring About the Availability of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Unemployment Insurance Claims: Effective Monday, March 23, the state of Arkansas set up a hotline number, 844-908-2178, to make UI requests. Please do not go to workforce centers to sign up for unemployment benefits. Information is also available here.
Update on Unemployment Insurance Program Waivers
Worker’s Compensation / Safety / Insurance / Regulatory Resources
The Workers Compensation Impacts of 2019 Coronavirus
Coronavirus in the Workplace: Health, Safety and Insurance Considerations
Other Resources
An Employer’s Guide: Ten Considerations to Support Your Workforce
COVID-19 and Paid Leave: Three Scenarios to Plan For
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Guidance for Employers To Plan and Respond to Coronavirus (COVID 19)
U.S. Chamber Coronavirus Resource Website
U.S. Chamber Disaster Help Desk
Resources to Help Your Small Business Survive
Many industries have inquired about OSHA’s stance on the Coronavirus as it relates to workplace safety and exposure. Please see the link below which will provide specific details on OSHA’s approach.