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COVID-19 Resources

For Health-Related Questions

For health-related questions about COVID-19: 

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For business-related questions about COVID-19:

For Workers

If you are out of work due to COVID-19 and need of guidance on how to file for unemployment:

Below is a list of supplementary resources stemming from co-learning and best practice conversations taking place with partners across the state. For ongoing updates and guidance related to COVID-19, please visit the Indiana Department of Health's Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) webpage.

COVID-19 Resource Index:

Childcare

Community

Preventing COVID-19 from Spreading:

Education

Employers

  1. The CDC will continuously update their guidance for employers so they can plan, prepare, and respond effectively.
  2. Lessonly has a crash course in what you need to know about COVID-19 and how to start making changes in your company.
  3. Almanac created a Company Playbook for COVID-19 responses that details steps and checklists for companies to be able to implement a fully virtual work environment.
  4. BlueNorth created a really powerful list of resources that includes anything from policy, communication, professional development, and child care during these times.
  5. Similarly, GGV Capital has a page filled with resources hyperlinked.
  6. "Keeping the Business Going" [PowerPoint] (Workforce Safety and Catastrophe Management Group)

  7. HR Resources from SHRM - i.e., HR forms, How-to guides, Q&As, etc.

Finance

  1. U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

  2. Filing for Unemployment Insurance Benefits (Indiana Department of Workforce Development)

  3. The IRS has a page devoted to Coronavirus Tax Relief for individuals and businesses that will be updated as new relief is available.

  4. The CFPB has resources and guidance for protecting yourself financially from the impact.

Healthcare

Small Business

  1. SBA’s Disaster Assistance Loan offers small businesses working capital up to $2M to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact.

  2. The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act

  3. Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist - Paycheck Protection Program

  4. Guide to SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)

  5. Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit

  6. The SBA has a Lender Match platform to help you find different loan options for your business.

  7. United Way has deployed a Central Indiana Community Economic Relief Fund of $16.5M for organizations that fall into the human services category.

  8. Indy Chamber Rapid Response Hub - a resource for businesses with questions of how to manage during this time.

  9. Rapid Response Loan Fund through the Indy Chamber's Business Ownership Initiative (BOI)

  10. gener8tor Emergency Response Program - free daily webinars designed to identify, understand and help small businesses secure resources to withstand the current crisis.

Telework

  1. Zapier has a book guiding you through remote working.
  2. Tech Against Coronavirus lists a myriad of tech apps and solutions to make your virtual work environment easier and more productive.
  3. Teleworking Tips from Aspen Institute’s Global Leadership Network

Updates from Governor Holcomb

Crowd-sourced Answers to Trending Questions

These questions are compiled from conversations we have had with partners across the state on what they are doing within their companies and communities to address COVID-19 response needs:

Q1: How are companies managing childcare needs?

A1: Many are utilizing backup childcare options as well as offering employees a sum of money per day (ex: $100/day) to pay for childcare from a provider of their choice (including local network such as friends/family who are out of work due to COVID-19).

Q2: How are companies communicating the currently ever-evolving situation to their employees?

A2: Employers are offering guidance and direct communication to all workers – including full-time employees, contractors, hourly workers, and interns – through regular (ex: daily) emails from corporate HR teams or CEO. The key is establishing a single source of communication for employees to be able to refer to.

Q3: How are companies handling hiring and new employee onboarding?

A3: Many companies are moving to virtual interviews and an e-onboarding model; they are having work equipment (ex: computers) shipped to new hires, or are asking them to come pick it up. Some companies have paused hiring, but recognize they cannot keep it paused for long.

Q4: How are companies assisting employees who are not set up to work from home?

A4: Some employers are offering a one-time office equipment expense reimbursable through the company.

Q5: What are employers doing to keep employees engaged during this time?

A5: For all employees, extra communication is important. For essential employees still required to be on-site, employers are trying to keep them engaged with extra communication and show appreciation by providing lunch and other thoughtful perks. For employees who are working from home, they are utilizing video meetings during the work day, open office hours for Q&A, and fun engagement activities such as video happy hours.

Q6: What are employers doing for employees whose jobs can’t be done right now?

A6: If they are financially able to support it, many are trying to still pay those employees. Some are allowing their employees to use PTO days and exploring plans to do a PTO reset.

Q7: How are employers ensuring their employees don’t contribute to the spread of COVID-19?

A7: Employers are prohibiting work-related travel.

If you have a question related to COVID-19 we can help answer, please email secretary@cct.in.gov.