San Marino: Guidance For Businesses And Workers Impacted By COVID-19

From the City of San Marino:

The City of San Marino is taking extensive and proactive actions to support our businesses and workers during this unprecedented time. Use the guidance below to determine what is best for you, your business, and your workplace.

Small Business Administration Disaster Loans

The application link is now open for any California business wishing to apply for a disaster loan related to economic damage from the COVID-19 health crisis.

SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance for a small business. These loans can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.

LA County Business Concierge

Businesses throughout Los Angeles County have been experiencing impacts associated with coronavirus since it emerged. Businesses and their employees are suddenly facing declining sales, operational challenges, or financial uncertainty. The County, as well as the State, has made resources available to business owners during this time. The County's Department of Consumer and Business Affairs' Office of Small Business can help connect you to local, state and federal resources, including layoff aversion and emergency loans.

Visit dcba.lacounty.gov for more resources for businesses. To speak to a small business counselor, contact:

(800) 593-8222 or (844) 432-4900

State Resources for Employers

The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) provides many services to employers affected by COVID-19. For the most up-to-date state resources for businesses, visit the GO-Biz resource page. The CA Employment Development Division (EDD) is granting a 60-day extension to file state payroll reports and/or deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest for employers experiencing hardship from COVID-19. For the most up-to-date information, visit CA EDD’s COVID-19 resource page.

***There are alternatives to layoffs that can help employers keep their employees when there is a lack of work, or during financial hardship.***

CDC Resources for Employers

Below are useful guides from the Center for Disease Control to help your business combat the spread of germs, address changing behavior, and plan for potential disruptions.

CDC Guidance Page for Businesses

Business Pandemic Planning Checklist

IRS Resources for Employers

The IRS has set up a special section to help taxpayers and businesses affected by COVID-19. The page will be updated as new programs are made available.

https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus

This press release was produced by the City of San Marino. The views expressed here are the author’s own.