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PPE Shifts From Overseas Locations
Governor Kay Ivey established a task force she called the Business and Manufacturing Alliance to work with existing companies in Alabama to produce personal protective equipment.
AlabamaWorks! Releases Business Survey to Identify COVID-19 Impact
AlabamaWorks is pleased to announce a new tool for all businesses, large and small, related to the COVID-19 impact and future focus of workforce in the state.
Alabama Waives Employer Charges for COVID-19 Claims
Alabama to Waive Employer Charges for COVID-19 Related Claims State Urging Employers to File Claims on Employees’ Behalf.
All Alabama Career Center Locations Will Close to the Public; Services Still Available by Phone or Email
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2020, all of Alabama’s 51 Career Centers will close to the public in order to help prevent the [...]
COVID-19 WORKFORCE RECOVERY WEBINAR SERIES
Find out what measures Alabama is taking to protect its workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in each week for our live webinars where you can ask questions and get answers in realtime!
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The associated memo below is updated on a weekly basis to correspond with the most recent webinar. Please reference the below document for further details.
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
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Many resources are now available to assist small business owners during the coronavirus pandemic. From tax relief to SBA loans to unemployment benefits, there are various avenues of assistance available at the federal, state, and local levels.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Letter from Gov. Kay Ivey
Guidance for small businesses in Alabama.
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan
The EIDL program was created to assist businesses, renters, and homeowners located in regions affected by declared disasters. Click the link below to apply today.
Paycheck Protection Program Application
Guidance for small businesses in Alabama.
Paycheck Protection Program Fact Sheet
Information sheet regarding the Paycheck Protection Program that provides forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their employees during COVID-19.
JOB SEEKER RESOURCES AND UNEMPLOYMENT
Unemployment Resources
The Department of Labor website allows you to file for unemployment benefits, check on the status of benefits, and more during this difficult time.
Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits FAQ
Get answers to your questions regarding unemployment insurance related to COVID-19.
COVID-19 RESOURCE CENTER
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Need a helping hand or want to lend one? This one-stop shop was designed to connect businesses, nonprofits, and people that need help with the right program partners during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Science Behind COVID-19
Dr. Neil Lamb of the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology hosts a series of videos for the public about COVID-19 that cover the basic science behind the virus and disease.
Coronavirus Rumors vs. Facts
The purpose of this FEMA page is to help the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employers
What is the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and how does it affect employers in Alabama?
Alabama Community College Coronavirus Updates
This website will be updated frequently to provide the latest information as the situation evolves with updates to local community colleges.