Here are some great links with valuable information for employees and employers:
Department of Health
General Information: https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/
To report safety concerns about hospitals and other health care facilities, contact the Maryland Office of Health Care Quality: https://health.maryland.gov/ohcq/Pages/home.aspx
Department of Labor
Unemployment questions: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uicovidfaqs.shtml
COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund - Workforce Development and Adult Learning:
Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland Department of Labor have launched the new COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund, which is designed to support businesses undergoing economic stresses due to the pandemic by preventing or minimizing the duration of unemployment resulting from layoffs. The award (up to $50,000 per applicant), will be a quick deployable benefit and customizable to the specific needs of your business to minimize the need for layoffs.
Department of Commerce
For the most up-to-date information pertaining to the business community and COVID-19, visit https://businessexpress.maryland.gov/coronavirus
If you have specific questions pertaining to the business community and COVID-19, email secretary.commerce@maryland.gov
Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Programs for Businesses:
Maryland has authorized $130 million in loan and grant funding for small businesses and manufacturers that have been negatively impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This emergency assistance provides interim relief and proceeds that can be used to pay cash operating expenses including payroll, suppliers, rent, fixed debt payments and other mission critical cash operating costs. For more information, visit the above link.
