Press Release: Health Orders Signed Friday, May 22, 2020 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that the following orders have been signed by Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH:
MAY 19, 2020: Governor DeWine announced that the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) will begin distributing at least 2 million non-medical-grade face coverings to Ohio employers who are covered by BWC. Public and private employers that participate in the State Insurance Fund will receive a package from BWC containing at least 50 face coverings. These packages will be shipped in batches beginning tomorrow (May 20). The masks are funded through BWC’s existing budget and will not impact any premiums. Attached is a statement of support from the National Federation of Independent Business Ohio Chapter.
Gov. DeWine Week in Review, May 11-15, 2020 - reopening business review, including childcare, tattoo, campgrounds, day camps, BMVs, gyms, non-contact sports leagues, public pools, horse racing and others.
City of Tipp City has indicated that the local income tax filing deadline for Tipp City is now July 15, 2020 in order to follow State legislation that passed to extend the tax filing deadline for the State of Ohio income tax returns to July 15, 2020. Please contact the tax department with questions, concerns, or more info.
US Chamber Resource Guide website (4.1.2020) The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act created a new employee retention tax credit for employers who are closed, partially closed, or experiencing significant revenue losses as a result of COVID-19.
Small Business Administration Resource page for Small Business Loans The Small Business Administration has set up a page to answer questions specific to access to capital during this time.
The SBA has provided additional guidance regarding the $10,000 forgivable loan advance under the CARES Act. To be eligible, businesses must complete the new application that launched March 30. The new web site address is https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/
Ohio Department of Job & Family Services- Unemployment Resources The Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services has set up a special COVID-19 website to answer employer and employee questions about unemployment.
SharedWork Ohio Program information - a a voluntary layoff aversion program. It allows workers to remain employed and employers to retain trained staff during times of reduced business activity. read more on the ODJFS website
This Federal Bill passed 3/18/2020 and made the following requirements regarding employee leave:
Sets up a paid sick leave requirement for employers with fewer than 500 employees. This is for those employees who have the virus, are in quarantine, are caring for someone in quarantine, or are caring for a child under 18 whose school is closed. Full-time workers receive 80 hours of paid sick leave; part-time workers receive time equal to the average number of hours they work in a given two-week period.
Amends the Family and Medical Leave Act to set up a temporary emergency paid leave program through December 31.
Provides payroll tax credits for employers required to provide emergency paid sick leave or family medical leave under the bill.
Establishes comparable sick leave and family leave income tax credits for self-employed workers.
Provides 100% federal funding, up from 50%, for extended unemployment benefits.
If there is something missing or if you have a question, please contact the Chamber anytime. We are here to find the answers to help your business weather this storm. 937-667-8300 office
Past Press Releases (dated 3.17.20 - 4.8.20) Ohio BWC Employer Dividend Credit .pdf, 4.8.2020 Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has asked the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) to send up to $1.6 billion to Ohio employers this spring to ease the economic impact of COVID-19 on Ohio’s economy and business community Treasury PPP FAQ 4.6.20 .pdf The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, intends to provide timely additional guidance to address borrower and lender questions concerning the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Gov. DeWine Press Release, 4.6.2020 COVID-19 Update: Sites Selected for Enhanced Hospital Capacity; Ohio National Guard to Assist Federal Prison; Dispute Resolution Commission Now Active Gov. DeWine Press Release, 4.3.2020 COVID-19 Update: Testing Supplies; PPE Sanitizing; Inmate Release Recommendation; Remote Learning Guide Gov. DeWine Press Release, 4.2.2020 Ohio Stay at Home Order Extended Through May 1 Ohio Link for Manufacturers to Creating PPEs - www.repurposingproject.com (4.2.2020) A website for Manufacturers to understand the need for PPEs for our medical teams. Gov. DeWine Press Release, 4.1.2020 COVID-19 Update: PPE Manufacturing, Testing Order, Click and Connect, Foreclosure Prevention
City of Tipp City has indicated that the local income tax filing deadline for Tipp City is now July 15, 2020 in order to follow State legislation that passed to extend the tax filing deadline for the State of Ohio income tax returns to July 15, 2020. Please contact the tax department with questions, concerns, or more info.
Bureau of Workers Compensation update, March 26, 2020: To help businesses facing difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio BWC is announcing that unpaid insurance premium installment amounts due for March, April, and May for the current policy year can be deferred until June 1, 2020. BWC will consider the issue further as we approach June 1, 2020. BWC will not refund amounts to employers who have already paid some or all of their premiums that were scheduled to be paid during those months. Employers that wish to submit payments for March, April, and May are free to do so, but BWC will not lapse (cancel) coverage or assess penalties for amounts not paid because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.