NJEDA Announces Application Launch Date for Loan Program
Program will assist small businesses affected by COVID-19. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will launch the application for its Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program on Monday, Apr. 13 at 9:00 am. A link to the program application will be posted on the State’s COVID-19 Business Information Hub. The loan program is part of a package of initiatives announced last week to support businesses and workers facing economic hardship due to the outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19.
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Top NYC Restaurants Selling Care Packages and Birthday Boxes Right Now. Send a friend, or yourself a pick-me-up while supporting a local business. When birthday parties and bar hangs aren’t possible during the novel coronavirus shutdown, care packages can be one way to pass along a bit of joy to loved ones. Whether sending somebody a pick-me-up treat — or sending bulk provisions for an upcoming holiday such as Passover or Easter — here are a few boxes and DIY options that may feel more celebratory than a standard grocery order.
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DOL Publishes Regulations on Emergency Paid Sick Leave, Family Leave. The U.S. Department of Labor announced new action regarding how American workers and employers will benefit from the protections and relief offered by the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, both part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).