Coronavirus Resources
This webpage is intended to provide the most up-to-date news and resources pertaining to the coronavirus. Please contact GGDI directly if you have any questions or need further assistance at (989) 875-2083 or info@gratiot.org
Please note that this situation is ever-changing, and every attempt is being made to keep this webpage up-to-date. Please contact GGDI for any questions.
Getting Back to Work: REOPENING
Guidance for employers in making the workplace safe can be found at the following resources:
- MDHHS: Employer Guidance
- MIOSHA Guidelines
- US Dept. of Labor Guidance
- Michigan Economic Recovery Council
- OSHA
Mid Michigan District Health Department Guidance & EOs
MMDHD will no longer be providing “Return to Work” letters. Please follow the CDC guidance on isolation and quarantine.
- 10/15/20: MIOSHA Emergency Rules for Employers
- 10/15/20: MIOSHA Press Release
- 10/15/20: MIOSHA Infographic
- Contract Tracing/Reporting Positive Employee
- Print Resources and signage
- Workplace Toolkit
- Agricultural Toolkit
- Michigan Safe Start Plan
- COVID-19 Workplace Health Screening Form
- How to Keep the Workplace Safe
Sample Guides (These are suggested protocols made by various industry associations or small businesses. No official requirements have been suggested by the State of Michigan or MIOSHA at this time. They are included for guidance purposes, but federal and state laws may require additional actions and safety protocols.)
OBTAINING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Small Business Guidance and Resources
- Small Business Administration: Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence COVID-19 Guide
- OSHA: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
- CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Business Leaders for Michigan (for business best practices)
- USDA Federal Rural Resource Guide
- Michigan Chamber On-Demand Webinars
- US Chamber Guide for Small Businesses
- Consumers Energy Small Business Survival Kit
EXECUTIVE ORDERS & DIRECTIVES
For the most up-to-date information, click here.
Financial REsources
- US Small Business Administration: Coronavirus Programs
- Federal CARES Act
- IRS: Coronavirus Tax Relief
- Michigan Department of Treasury
- Consumers Energy Assistance: Small business customers can call (800) 805-0490 to get assistance with their energy bills and to learn about additional short-term resources. For more information, click here.
Unemployment Information
- Unemployment information for Employers
- Unemployment information for Employees
- Federal Cares Act: Expands Eligibility, Increases Benefits
- Unemployment Benefit Expansion: For self-employed workers, gig workers, 1099-independent contractors and low-wage workers affected by COVID-19
Government Resources
- Michigan Economic Development Corporation: COVID-19 Resources
- Michigan Small Business Development Center: COVID-19 Resources
- US Small Business Administration: Guidance and Loan Resources
- MIOSHA: Workplace Safety Guidance
- US OSHA: COVID-19
- CDC: Workplaces & Businesses
- CISA: Coronavirus
- Questions about COVID-19? Call the COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136 or email COVID19@michigan.gov, seven days a week from 8am-5pm.