The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. These provisions will apply from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. All Federal employees are eligible for up to two weeks of […]
Month: April 2020
Efforts support small businesses during COVID-19 crisis
The Federal Government is helping small businesses bridge this economic emergency by giving them the funds they need to keep their employees on their payroll and stay in business. Providing $350 billion in forgivable loans for small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program Providing advances on SBA disaster loans that never have to be repaid […]
Graves: Apply for Paycheck Protection Program now
Small businesses can apply for and receive loans starting April 3rd. WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Garret Graves (South Louisiana) announced today that small businesses can now fill out an application to the Paycheck Protection Program for a forgivable loan to pay their employees during the COVID-19 crisis. Small businesses and sole proprietorships can apply for and receive […]