May 6, 2020 | Businesses & Employers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Frank Schulze (Senator Cyr’s office) May 6, 2020 (CAPE COD) A region-wide task force has been assembled to develop strategies for reopening Cape Cod once it is safe to do so. The Cape Cod Reopening Task Force is led by the Cape &...
May 6, 2020 | Businesses & Employers
A webinar presented by SCORE Cape Cod and Islands In partnership with Cape Cod Chamber of...
May 5, 2020 | Businesses & Employers
If you own a small business in Massachusetts, you can benefit from this opportunity! The Empowerment Grant for Small Businesses serves as a funding opportunity to support the needs of Massachusetts small businesses amid the COVID-19 outbreak in the spring of 2020....
Apr 28, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, State of Massachusetts
The latest information regarding COVID-19 unemployment claims including CARES Act information, step-by-step guides, and Frequently Asked Questions can be found here: https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-unemployment-and-coronavirus-covid-19
Apr 27, 2020 | Businesses & Employers
This is an effort by the Cape Cod & Islands SCORE mentors to provide the best thinking on how you can take steps now to help your business survive and prosper. We don’t know what that looks like for your business, but we’re prepared to help you think it through. ...
Apr 23, 2020 | Businesses & Employers
Information on Unemployment and Coronavirus (COVID-19) The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) and the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA), in coordination with the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), are taking a series of actions to...
Apr 21, 2020 | Businesses & Employers
Applications for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (under the CARES Act) for the self-employed are now available. Read more on eligibility, payments, and how to apply: https://bit.ly/2xzPpa4
Apr 15, 2020 | Businesses & Employers
Assistance for Businesses and Employees – Loans and Benefits available during the Coronavirus Crisis SBA – U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ► Don’t know where to get started? Latest Relief Options & FAQs (4/6/2020) SBA’s disaster programs...
Apr 15, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, Older Adults
The IRS is offering tax help for taxpayers, businesses, tax-exempt organizations and others – including health plans – affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). Economic Impact Payments We have started sending payments to taxpayers. Do not call. Most people won’t need...
Apr 15, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, State of Massachusetts
Employer Unemployment FAQ: COVID-19 Frequently-asked questions from employers, answered. In order to assist you and your employees, and in order to address the many drastic impacts the current COVID-19 emergency is having on Massachusetts employers and workers, DUA...
Apr 13, 2020 | Businesses & Employers
Governor Baker announces $10.6M in grants available to help MA manufacturers pivot to make PPE and other critical equipment. Manufacturing Emergency Response Team Request for Funding The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has an urgent need for Personal Protective...
Apr 13, 2020 | Businesses & Employers
Answers to frequently asked questions about filing for unemployment during the COVID-19 emergency. In order to assist unemployed workers, and in order to address the many drastic impacts the current COVID-19 emergency is having on Massachusetts employers and workers,...
Apr 10, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, Community
Economic Impact Direct Cash Payment $1200 pp + $500 per child, with some limits Traditional State UI benefits Quarantined, laid off, furloughed, or workplace shut down temporarily Federal Pandemic U/I Assistance New Federal benefits, includes $600 week boost &...
Apr 10, 2020 | Businesses & Employers
National: The Lee Initiative The Restaurant Workers Relief Program was started by Chef Edward Lee to provide food, funds and supplies to out-of-work restaurant workers across the country in collaboration with Alon Shayla, Maker’s Mark and more. National Restaurant...
Apr 9, 2020 | Businesses & Employers, Public Safety
To ensure continuity of operations of essential functions, CDC advises that critical infrastructure workers may be permitted to continue work following potential exposure to COVID-19, provided they remain asymptomatic and additional precautions are implemented to...
Apr 3, 2020 | Businesses & Employers
The Town of Barnstable is… All In This Together We understand that in this unprecedented time, our business community is facing fear and uncertainty. The goal of the Economic Development Division at this point is to gather and disseminate information that can be of...
Apr 2, 2020 | Businesses & Employers
Is your Construction site following the latest safety guidelines? Limiting Exposures and Worker Infection Protocol COVID-19 Employee Health, protection, guidance and prevention • Download supplemental safety guidelines for construction sites
Apr 2, 2020 | Businesses & Employers
A Step by Step Guide How to File a New Unemployment Claim To File a New Unemployment Claim in UI Online: Turn on the computer Access the internet On the address bar type, www.mass.gov/dua Download the Instructions here
Mar 30, 2020 | Businesses & Employers
CARES Act-related unemployment benefits for the self-employed and others are currently UNAVAILABLE through UI Online as DUA awaits federal guidance. The federal government recently enacted the CARES Act, which provides unemployment compensation to individuals not...
Mar 24, 2020 | Businesses & Employers
Coastal Community Capital is available to help business owners navigate the process of applying for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan through the SBA. Please call 508-362-3755 for assistance. The Greater Hyannis Chamber of Commerce and Gannet have put together a free...
Mar 24, 2020 | Businesses & Employers
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide employees with expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. The Department of Labor’s (Department) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) administers...
Mar 21, 2020 | Businesses & Employers
To help with the increased demand on the unemployment system, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development and the Department of Unemployment Assistance will be hosting virtual town hall meetings. They will take all who sign up through a step by step...
Mar 20, 2020 | Businesses & Employers
Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19: Employee Rights and Employer Obligations Guidance for Employers and Employees During the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency The Attorney General’s Fair Labor Division (FLD) is receiving many questions from both employers and...
Mar 19, 2020 | Businesses & Employers
For those who need additional assistance or need translation services, Department of Unemployment Assistance Contact Request (FILLING OUT THIS FORM IS NOT FILING A CLAIM) This contact form should be used by those with disabilities, special needs, and language barriers...
Mar 19, 2020 | Businesses & Employers
Assistance Will be Provided to Massachusetts Businesses and Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19 The Baker-Polito Administration announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will offer low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to...
