As winter approaches and we face new and increased COVID-19 challenges across the country, CAPLAW would like to remind the Community Action network about two online resources that we are continually updating to assist the network with its operations during this difficult time. These resources, originally released in spring 2020, contain in-depth information and analysis, and updates to them reflect evolving laws, regulations, guidance, and events related to the pandemic. They include:
Guidance presented as a series of FAQs to anticipate and address many of the questions on CAAs' minds related to operating during the pandemic. The five sections addressed are Planning for onsite services, Prevention and workplace safety protocols to minimize the spread of COVID-19, Response to known or suspected cases of COVID-19 in the workplace, Liability issues, actual or potential, with respect to COVID-19 related claims, and Resources for additional guidance.
Provides details on certain benefits made available to nonprofit CAAs through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP loans), Emergency Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), Main Street Lending Program, Employee Retention Credit, and payroll tax deferrals.
CAPLAW encourages CAAs grappling with ongoing operational issues related to the pandemic to consult these and other resources available on CAPLAW’s website and reach out to our attorneys with further questions
