COVID-19 Resource Guide for Businesses

Federal Resources

Federal personal & business benefits

CDC: practical health advice

CDC: Frequently Asked Questions about Coronavirus

CDC: recommendations for business health practices

SBA Disaster Loan Program

IRS Employee Retention Credit 

State Resources

Statewide Guidelines on Reopening

Before reopening, all facilities must:

1. Perform a detailed risk assessment and create a site-specific protection plan
   
2. Train employees on how to limit the spread of COVID-19. This includes how to screen themselves for symptoms and when to stay home
   
3. Set up individual control measures and screenings
   
4. Put disinfection protocols in place
   
5. Establish physical distancing guidelines
   

It’s important that employees with COVID-19 know they should stay home. Your sick leave policies will need to support that.

• Government programs supporting COVID-19 sick leave
  
• Workers' Compensation

California State health info

Guidelines for health behavior & businesses

Labor laws related to sick leave

Resources for those who recently lost their position

California Loan Assistance for small businesses

California Small Business Finance Center

Local Resources

L.A. County Roadmap to Recovery

The re-opening of businesses will occur in stages and require physical distancing and infection control practices. 

As L.A. County moves towards recovery, all residents, business owners and employees must continue to observe and practice all COVID-19 physical distancing requirements:

• Wear a face covering whenever you leave home
  
• Wash hands throughout the day
  
• Stay six feet away from people who don’t live with you 
  

You may take a free COVID-19 test if you have symptoms.

• Free testing in your area
• COVID Testing 101: Nervous about how the test is administered? Read the details.
• COVID-19 FAQ
• The above FAQ is available from LA County in English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Armenian, Arabic, Farsi, Cambodian, and Russian
• COVID-19 cases listed by city 

Reopening Guidelines for Specific Business Sectors:

• Hair Salons and Barbershops
  
• Restaurants
  
• Office-Based Worksites
  
• Retail Establishments
  
• Recreation and Outdoor Spaces 
  
• Non-Essential Businesses
  
• Health & Wellness
  
• Arts & Culture
  
• Libraries
  
• Hotels & Short-Term Rentals
  

LA County Dept of Public Health 

LAEDC Resources

SBDH

Local Food Bank List 

Foodfiner 211LA - interactive map for food bank, senior meals, family meals, etc.

Kaiser Permanente Return to the Workplace Playbook 

Local SBDC Offices

• Pasadena: sbdc@pasadena.edu (626) 585-3105
  
• La Verne: sbdc@laverne.edu (909) 448-1567