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Re-Opening and Recovery Guidance

Mask wearing could save the domestic economy from a 5% hit to GDP

Mask wearing could save the domestic economy from a 5% hit to GDP

Mask wearing could save the domestic economy from a 5% hit to GDP

Wearing a mask has become a uniquely hot-button issue in the U.S., which finds itself in the throes of a coronavirus crisis that appears to be drifting out of control by the day.


However a recent report from Goldman Sachs projects that a lack of a national policy mandating the use of facial coverings throughout the U.S. is delivering an unnecessary hit to the domestic economy

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EPA Guidance for HVAC Building and Maintenance Professionals

Mask wearing could save the domestic economy from a 5% hit to GDP

Mask wearing could save the domestic economy from a 5% hit to GDP

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's  mission is to protect human health and the environment. The EPA answers frequent questions about Indoor Air and Coronavirus (COVID-19) and provides HVAC guidance that building and maintenance professionals can follow to help protect from COVID-19?

EPA HVAC FAQ's

ASHRAE Guidance for HVAC Building and Maintenance Professionals

Mask wearing could save the domestic economy from a 5% hit to GDP

Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Issues Safety Guidelines for Reopening

Members of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers or ASHRAE and other subject matter experts researched and provided responses to  frequently asked questions (FAQ), which were submitted by media and other members of the public. 

ASHRAE HVAC FAQ's

Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Issues Safety Guidelines for Reopening

Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Issues Safety Guidelines for Reopening

Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Issues Safety Guidelines for Reopening

The Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers issued guidance for the safe reopening of Georgia's salons and spas.

"I deeply appreciate the work of Kay Kendrick and the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers to prepare guidelines for implementation by Georgia's shops and salons," said Governor Brian Kemp.

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Georgia Specific Re-Opening Guidance for all Business Sectors

Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Issues Safety Guidelines for Reopening

Georgia Specific Re-Opening Guidance for all Business Sectors

To help track the differences across each state and provide the latest guidance and information to America’s employers, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has launched an interactive state map and state guides. The map provides the latest guidelines, timelines, and other critical information for businesses aiming to restart safely and sustainably amid the pandemic, as well as (at the bottom of each state profile) a link to the latest information for employers in that state. 

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Mental Health: Building Resilience in the Workplace

Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Issues Safety Guidelines for Reopening

Georgia Specific Re-Opening Guidance for all Business Sectors

May is mental health awareness month and now more than ever, it is crucial that businesses look for ways to support employees’ mental wellness. Work-related stress is skyrocketing and employers are feeling it, too. As workplace stress increases, so do other things — like health care costs, absenteeism, and turnover rates. In this conversation, industry experts will discuss the growing negative impact of stress and explore the importance of resilience training and healthy workforce strategies. The complimentary virtual event is brought to you in partnership with Kaiser Permanente.

TUESDAY MAY 19, 2020  |  1:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M.

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUAL EVENT

Speaker: Nicole Z Stelter, PhD, LMFT, CCTP, EAS-C

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Gov. Kemp, Georgia Dept. of Labor Address Unemployment Options

Gov. Kemp, Georgia Dept. of Labor Address Unemployment Options

Gov. Kemp, Georgia Dept. of Labor Address Unemployment Options

April 22 - Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Labor are partnering to ensure Georgians understand their unemployment options as the state begins the safe reopening of businesses. Governor Kemp announced plans Monday to safely and incrementally reopen sectors of the economy, and today, Labor Commissioner Mark Butler encouraged employers to work with employees to determine a successful return to work plan.

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U S Chamber of Commerce Tools & Resource Guides

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Standardized Employee Screening Questionnaire

Ready to Reopen - A Playbook for Your Small Business

Independent Contractor’s Guide to CARES Act Relief

 Questionnaire for sample screening questions to ask employees upon return to work and on a regular basis moving forward.

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Independent Contractor’s Guide to CARES Act Relief

Ready to Reopen - A Playbook for Your Small Business

Independent Contractor’s Guide to CARES Act Relief

If you are an independent contractor or self-employed, you may be eligible for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans/grants, SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), and/or Unemployment Compensation for losses of income related to the coronavirus pandemic. 

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Ready to Reopen - A Playbook for Your Small Business

Ready to Reopen - A Playbook for Your Small Business

Ready to Reopen - A Playbook for Your Small Business

A step-by-step guide to help your company reopen safely and keep employees and customers healthy and informed as restrictions lift across the country. 

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A Guide to Reopening Your Business

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Guide

Ready to Reopen - A Playbook for Your Small Business

Everything you need to reopen your business and get back to work. 

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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Guide

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Guide

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Guide

 Under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) created by the CARES Act, loans may be forgiven if borrowers use the proceeds to maintain their payrolls and pay other specified expenses. 

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New Federal Information Briefs

Here's are a couple of posters that provide clear and concise employer-focused summaries of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) and The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (pdf)

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Families First Coronavirus Response Act Employee Paid Leave Requirements (pdf)

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Having Emotional Stress or Anxiety?

24-Hour Coronavirus, Substance Abuse, Crisis Related Support

The Georgia COVID-19 Emotional Support Line provides 24/7 free and confidential assistance to callers needing emotional support or resource information as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emotional Support Line is staffed by volunteers, including mental health professionals and others who have received training in crisis counseling.

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For many employers, managing a remote workforce is uncharted territory. This white paper provides best practices and policies you may want to implement to ensure productivity and engagement remain for your workforce.

An Employer's Guide to Managing Remote Employees (pdf)

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Helpful Info for Business Owners & Employers

McDonough Approves Program to Assist Local Businesses

March 30
MCDONOUGH, GEORGIA – At a Special Called Meeting held on Monday, March 30, 2020, Mayor and Council approved a Resolution to create a loan program designed to benefit local businesses located within City limits.  

The Resolution provides that the City of McDonough will transfer $150,000 from the general fund to the Downtown Development Authority, which will be responsible for managing the program. 

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp expands unemployment benefits as claims soar

March 26
 

ATLANTA - The coronavirus pandemic is putting an unprecedented demand on unemployment compensation from Georgians thrown out of work.

The state Department of Labor processed 12,140 initial unemployment claims during the week of March 15 through March 21, more than double the previous week’s 5,545 claims.

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Disaster Loan Assistance

Georgia businesses are now eligible for SBA Disaster Loan Assistance.

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COVID-19 BUSINESS IMPACT

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