Klarides-Ditria shares info for workers, small business owners

Dear Neighbors,

As my fellow elected officials and I continue to monitor the spread of the Coronavirus in Connecticut, I wanted to share some information for our workers and small business owners from the State of Connecticut's official Coronavirus web page.

SBA assistance: On March 16, the U.S. Small Business Administration approved Governor Lamont's request to begin offering disaster-relief loans to Connecticut small businesses and nonprofits. Companies in the state can now apply for loans of up to $2 million through a special page on the SBA website. SBA also has more valuable information for businesses.

Filing extensions: The Department of Revenue Services has extended deadlines for filing and payments associated with certain state business tax returns. Details are on DRS’s website.

Unemployment assistance: Workers directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic no longer must be actively searching for work to qualify for unemployment assistance. And employers who are furloughing workers can use the Department of Labor’s shared work program, which allows businesses to reduce working hours and have those wages supplemented with unemployment insurance. DOL has more information about these and other changes.

Additionally, I have included several links below for residents and business owners of the 105th district to get the most up-to-date information from local, state, and federal officials.

Coronavirus Informational Links

Federal resources:

- Centers For Disease Control: Click Here

- CDC’s latest news releases: Click Here

- Mental Health Resources: Click Here

- U.S. Department of Labor: Click Here

- U.S. Small Business Administration: Click Here

- CDC Information for Healthcare Providers: Click Here

- CDC Information for Healthcare Facilities: Click Here


State of Connecticut resources:

- State of Connecticut Official Site: Click Here

- State of Connecticut Info Hotline: Dial 2-1-1

- List of Emergency Orders Issued: Click Here

- State of Connecticut School resources: Click Here

- State of Connecticut Business resources: Click Here

- Childcare Provider resources: Click Here

- State of Connecticut Department of Labor: Click Here

- Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance FAQ: Click Here

- Department of Economic and Community Development: Click Here

Local resources:
- Griffin Health Coronavirus Information: Click Here


DERBY:
- Naugatuck Valley Health District (Derby): Click Here
- Town Website: Click Here
- Derby Public Schools: Click Here

BEACON FALLS:
- Naugatuck Valley Health District (Beacon Falls): Click Here
- Town Website: Click Here
- Region 16 Public Schools: Click Here

SEYMOUR:
- Naugatuck Valley Health District (Seymour): Click Here
- Town Website: Click Here
- Seymour Public Schools: Click Here


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at Nicole.Klarides-Ditria@housegop.ct.gov or call 860-240-8700.


Sincerely,

State Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria