Aiding First-Responders in a Community’s Fight Against COVID-19 Mexicali is a major hub for industry in North America, one that many manufacturers–including Accuride–rely on. Unfortunately, Mexicali is also a city hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. No place is that impact felt more than at the General Hospital of Mexicali The hospital is a government-designated […]
Loan Forgiveness Under The PPP And SBA EIDL Programs: 10 Things Small Businesses Need To Know Please click here to read the full article posted by Forbes.com
The work to make manufacturing thrive is far from over. Thankfully, millions across America have faith they can make it happen. Steve Minter May 06, 2020 Editor’s Note: Part of an ongoing series celebrating IndustryWeek’s 50th anniversary. This article appeared in the January/February issue of IndustryWeek. When I became editor of IndustryWeek in early 2009, […]
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans Mark Henricks MAY 05, 2020 Over the weekend, the Small Business Administration announced that $175 billion of the second round of funding for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has already been given out. That means that less than $135 billion of the $310 billion authorized for the program by the latest stimulus bill remains. […]
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was intended to be a way to provide funding to help small businesses meet critical needs such as payroll obligations and continued operations with loans that would be turned into grants if used appropriately. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued guidance that states that any expenses related to forgivable […]
As states begin to reopen their economies, Washington D.C. law firm, Wiley, has prepared an “Employer’s Guide to Reopening the Workplace.” It’s comprehensive and covers a host of important legal obligations as it relates to personnel and safety. Their seven-page report can help your business operate in the ‘new’ normal.
The Confusion Is Real: 5 Tips for PPP Loan Forgiveness There are helpful approaches, despite the unknowns. Ethan Karp Apr 30, 2020 Many of you have received Payroll Protection Program (PPP) funds from the Small Business Administration. If you haven’t, the second round will hopefully be your opportunity. There is still a tremendous amount unknown […]
Hearing Conservation for Construction Despite having hearing conservation programs in place, the rate of hearing loss and high noise exposures for construction workers continues to persist. The synergistic effect of ototoxic exposures add to the potential for noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). The purpose of this presentation is to cover several best practices in Hearing Conservation […]
OSHA is committed to protecting the health and safety of America’s workers and workplaces during these unprecedented times. Click here to read the official OSHA Guidelines for Manufacturing Industry Workforce. Encourage workers to report any safety and health concerns. For more information, visit www.osha.gov/coronavirus or call 1-800-321-OSHA (6742). OSHA issues alerts to draw attention to […]
This page contains all of MultiState’s resources on the state and local government response to COVID-19/coronavirus. Scroll down to view our dashboard, maps, and other resources for tracking how states and localities are responding to the crisis. Last Updated April 27, 2020 State/Local Activity Dashboard (Google Sheet) To monitor the response of state and local […]