Our hearts go out to us all over the current climate of uncertainty. We especially feel for those who have had to close storefronts and physical locations, thus limiting, or eliminating, services provided. We at the Kael Company are very fortunate to be able to continue to work with our clients remotely.
We are here to support you. We will not be charging you for phone calls or emails requesting information on available services to mitigate losses. We have the latest communication from the State Departments of Labor and Industry and the Office of the Governor. This information is changing daily, so please call/email us if you would like to have the most recent communications forwarded to you. There are a plethora for links available for information – all of which we would be happy to forward to you.
In a nutshell:
- The Department of Labor is waiving the waiting week for employees who want to claim unemployment due to complete shutdown of business operations or reduced hours. Link for your employees to file a initial claim: https://www.uc.pa.gov/unemployment-benefits/file/Pages/File%20an%20Initial%20Claim.aspx
- Because the President declared COVID-19 a Natural Disaster, Pennsylvania UC Law provides relief from charges can be granted. www.dli.state.pa.us I have not seen any instruction on how to claim such relief.
- There are low interest, and in some cases, no interest loans available to small businesses . https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/gov-wolf-economic-injury-disaster-loans-available-to-small-businesses-and-non-profits-facing-losses-related-to-covid-19/
- The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is also offering working capital loans to businesses impacted by COVID-19. They state resources and information will be posted to http://dced.pa.gov/resources
- And finally, please contact your bank to see if they are offering any assistance with current loans, including mortgages.
The Kael Company, Inc. is available to help you navigate some of these processes. We are here to assist you. Stay safe, healthy and sane!
The Kael Company, Inc.
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717-484-2077
