Coronavirus Toolkit for Chambers, Business & Industry

It's important to stay informed and prudent when it comes to coronavirus precautions and preparations. It's also important to follow the guidance of the U.S. government and health experts.

In addition to encouraging healthy habits, businesses take some action to stay ahead of the game when it comes to preparing for local coronavirus outbreaks.

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Informational Resources​

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​Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

• NEW - Map of cases
• NEW - Screening and testing
• Coronavirus Information 

• Subcribe for updates 
• DHHS One-Pager for Business 
  
  

Centers for Disease Control

• Individuals & Communities

• Businesses & Employers
• Event Guidance​
• Multilingual materials​

 
Local Guidance
Local agencies are your best source of onsite information. They are leading educational, preparation and response efforts on a regional basis. They should be your first contact if you have questions or need assistance evaluating the conditions and considering next steps.

• Local Health Department Map

• Local Health Departments

• Local Emergency Response Coordinators
• Virtual Public Meetings (3/17/20 – 5/31/20)

Nebraska Department of Insurance

• Insurance coverage

• National Association of Insurance Commissioners Updates

Nebraska Department of Labor ​

• NEW - Unemployment Insurance Q&A
• Employee Resources

• ​Unemployment Insurance for Employers
• Nebraska 2017 Employer Guide to Unemployment Insurance 
• Unemployment Insurance Waivers for Coronavirus (3/22/30 – 5/2/20)​
• Short-time Compensation

U.S. Department of Labor

• NEW - Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Employer-Paid Leave
• NEW - FFCRA Employee-Paid Leave
• NEW - FFCRA Paid Leave Q&A
• NEW - FFCRA Notice to Employees Q&A 
• NEW - FFCRA Poster to Non-Federal Employees 
• NEW - FFCRA Poster to Federal Employees 
• Guidance for navigating labor and safety issues
• FMLA with COVID-19
• Fair Labor Standards Act with COVID-19​

 
University of Nebraska Medical Center

• Frequently Asked Questions about the virus, disease and precautionary measures.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

• Travel Restrictions​

Nebraska Department of Economic Development

• Grants and Loans for Businesses

• Field Staff Assistance

 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• Coronavirus Information
• Refusal to work 

 
U.S. Small Business Administration

• Disaster Assistance Loans

Customer Service: Call 1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 1-800-877-8339) or e-mail disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.

• Disaster Assistance
• Disaster Assistance Application Instructions

 U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber provides a toolkit for businesses and employees on how to plan and respond to coronavirus and ways businesses of all sizes can help support relief efforts. 

• NEW - Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
• Combatting the Coronavirus

• Resilience in a box

• Workplace Tips

 
National Association of Manufacturers
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is working with federal authorities to bring developing information to members. Its toolkit contains resources tailor-made for manufacturers.

• NEW - U.S. EPA Coronavirus Resources​
• NEW - U.S. EPA COVID-19 Enforcement Program
• ​COVID-19 Resources
• EPA Guidance on Disinfectants

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​U.S. Internal Revenue Service

• Tax assistance and questions related to coronavirus

• State Tax filing and Payment Extension

• Federal Tax Filing and Payment Extension

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

• Americans with Disabilities Act and COVID 19

• ADA-Compliant Preparedness

• ADA Q&A for employers 

Society of Human Resource Managers

• Avoiding Discrimination

U.S. Department of Agriculture

• NEW - Lending for rural Housing, businesses, and utilities

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Businesses

The U.S. Chamber provides a toolkit for businesses and employees on how to plan and respond to coronavirus and ways businesses of all sizes can help support relief efforts. 
 
Find more resources for businesses uschamber.com/coronavirus. 

Manufacturers

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is working with federal authorities to bring developing information to members.
 
Find more resources for manufacturers at nam.org/coronavirus.

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