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​COVID-19
​State & Federal Resources 

COVID-19 Employer Needs Survey

From the Governor's Office

  • ​​COVID-19 Essential Services List
  • Signed Essential Services and Revised Gathering List
  • March 23 Assemblage Guidance
  • Governor Baker Executive Order re: Open Meeting Law
  • COVID-19 State of Emergency​
  • FrontlineMA.org: From the office of the MA Attorney General, this is an accessible, one-stop shop for health care workers and first responders to get information and resources.

Better Business Bureau

  • BBB Business COVID Business Resources Page
  • BBB Webinars: Working through COVID-19

Unemployment Information

  • Unemployment resources: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-guidance-and-directives#businesses-&-employers-
  • The WorkShare program, a tool to help employers avoid layoffs during a downturn – read more about WorkShare at https://www.mass.gov/service-details/workshare-information-for-employers
  • The Rapid Response program, which works closely with companies to avert layoffs and keep a skilled workforce engaged in the existing regional economy or industry; read more about how the Rapid Response Team can help businesses at https://www.mass.gov/service-details/rapid-response-layoff-aversion
  • Virtual town hall meetings feature a step by step process to achieve a successful unemployment claim. They will also take questions from claimants across the Commonwealth. Click here to sign up for a virtual town hall via phone or online. A web link to the daily visual presentation can be viewed here. You can also download the step by step presentation. 
  • Guidance on applying for unemployment

Registry of Motor Vehicles  

  • RMV Strictly Enforces No-Walk in Policy 3/27 
    • 60-Day Extension of Commercial and Non-Commercial Credentials 
    • Commercial (CDL / CLP) Transactions and Suspension Hearings

U.S. Chamber Guidance 

  • Summary of H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
  • ​Resources and guidelines for business
  • Guidance for employers
  • Workplace tips for employees
  • Coronavirus Emergency Loans Guide and Checklist for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
  • CARES Act Guidance
  • An Independent Contractors' Guide to CARES Act Relief
  • Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness

CDC Guidance for Businesses & Employers

  • Information about COVID-19 
  • Guidance for Businesses & Employers
REturn to covid-19 resources
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