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    Eureka, CA 95501
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    Crescent City, CA 95531
    (707) 464-2168
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COVID-19

How can I keep my employees safe?

Answered 2 years ago

These three web pages have the most up to date and pertinent information:

  • Centers for Disease Control–COVID 19 for Schools, Workplaces & Community Locations
  • CA Dept of Labor safety and health guidance for workplaces
  • CA Dept of Public Health daily updates
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  • I am a small business owner who can’t pay my commercial rent. What are my options?
  • State Payroll Tax Extension
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  • I’m Self-Employed – Is there help for me?
  • Temporary Disability Insurance
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  • Employee Sick Leave
  • What if I have to lay off employees or close?
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  • When should I send an employee home?
  • How can I keep my public office, retail, and food service business safe?
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  • FAQ on the Paycheck Protection Program Loans
  • What counts as an “Essential Business” during the Shelter in Place order?
  • Paid Family Leave
  • FAQ on the Paycheck Protection Program Loans
  • What if I have to lay off employees or close?
  • How can I keep my public office, retail, and food service business safe?
  • How can I keep my food manufacturing business customers safe?
  • How can I apply for a SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan?
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Northern California Region
(707) 445-9720
  • Services

    Your Confidential, No-Cost Advisory

    What We Offer

    • On-Demand Learning
    • Learning Programs
    • Events

    Helpful Links

    • Resources
    • Workshops
    • On-Demand Learning
    • Ask SBDC
    • PTAC
    • Terms of Use
    • All Services

    Specialties

    Industry-Specific Regional Programs

    • Restaurants
    • Technology
    • Int’l Trade

    Stage of Business

    • Startup
    • Growing
    • Transition
  • About Us

    Helping Entrepreneurs Realize Dreams

    Our Program

    • About Us
    • SBDC for All
    • Affiliates

    Our People

    • Advisors
    • Staff
    • Clients

    Helpful Links

    • Newsletter
    • Updates

    Contact Us

    North Coast SBDC
    317 Third Street, Suite 12
    Eureka, CA 95501
    (707) 445-9720
    &
    1080 Mason Mall, Suite 8
    Crescent City, CA 95531
    (707) 464-2168
    Contact Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • LinkedIn
    • Instagram
  • Trainings
  • Learning Programs

    Learning Programs

    North Coast SBDC Flights and Business Programs

    • Child Care Business
    • Art as a Business
    • E-Marketing & E-Commerce
    • E-Commerce and Digital Marketing Series
    • Small Farm Business Programs
    • 2019 Niche & Small Manufacturing Program
    • HELP EXITING YOUR BUSINESS
    • Tourism Flight 2017
    • Food Makers & Sellers
    • Business Basics
    • FINANCIAL HELP
    • Independent Bookkeeping and Accounting Series
    • Sign up for the Inclusivity Project — Take the Challenge
    • Worker Owned
    • Financial Management and Bookkeeping

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