A single-source story for the information NFIB members should know
This story will be regularly updated with the latest news, information, and recommended government links.
Key State Links on the Coronavirus
- Gov. Pete Ricketts’ executive order, Emergency Unemployment Insurance Benefit Relief
- Nebraska Dept. of Labor fact sheet on Short-Time Compensation
“Short-Time Compensation (STC) helps businesses retain their workforce during a temporary slowdown in work. The program allows employers to voluntarily reduce the hours of staff in lieu of layoffs. Employees of the business are allowed to receive a partial unemployment benefit to help them offset the loss of income.”
- Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Service webpage on Covid-10
- Governor Ricketts’ news release on limiting events, gatherings to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
NFIB National Link
www.nfib.com/coronavirus
All of NFIB’s coronavirus-related national news, resources, webinars, and federal lobbying efforts can be found in one place, www.nfib.com/coronavirus. A sample of the information you will find there includes:
- NFIB’s Guide to New Federal Relief
— Paycheck Protection Program
— Summary of Forgivable Loans
— U.S. Treasury Department links program overview and information sheet for borrowers
— U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
— Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) or Paycheck Protection Program Loan (PPPL)? Check out NFIB’s side-by-side comparison chart
— SBA Loan Deferment
- Small Business FAQs on COVID-19
— Leeway from financial institutions — Assistance from state and local governments