Updated: June 5, 2020
Dear Viewer,
During these hard times, we want you to know that Gateway Pacific Law Group is here to help you. There is a rise in Employment Law issues due to this pandemic and it is always beneficial to stay informed on your rights. In addition to providing our legal services, we have gathered information that could be useful to workers, veterans and small businesses. Please look through this page and see if any of the listed resources can assist you. Stay healthy and stay safe.
Yours Truly,
Gateway Pacific Law Group Team
Available Resources for Workers
- California Unemployment Insurance
- Unemployment Insurance (UI) is an employer paid program that provides partial income replacement when you become unemployed or have your hours reduced and meet all eligibility requirements. The link below will provide you with more information.
https://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Filing_a_Claim.htm
- Unemployment Insurance (UI) is an employer paid program that provides partial income replacement when you become unemployed or have your hours reduced and meet all eligibility requirements. The link below will provide you with more information.
- Federal Unemployment Insurance
- Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC)- Extends benefits for an extra 13 weeks after regular unemployment compensation benefits are exhausted.
- Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)- Extends benefits to self-employed, freelancers, and independent contractors.
- Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC)- Provides a federal benefit of $600 a week.
https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus/unemployment-insurance
- Income Tax Filing & Payment
- The federal tax return filing and payment deadlines are now July 15, 2020. Check your state and local tax agencies as well as several states have aligned their deadlines.
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Learn more about how could the CARES Act affect your taxes:
- Mortgage Relief
- Recently enacted legislation, known as the CARES Act directs lenders holding federally backed mortgages to suspend borrowers’ payments for up to 12 months if they have lost income because of the coronavirus outbreak.
https://www.investopedia.com/how-to-get-mortgage-relief-4800539
- Recently enacted legislation, known as the CARES Act directs lenders holding federally backed mortgages to suspend borrowers’ payments for up to 12 months if they have lost income because of the coronavirus outbreak.
- Credit Card Relief
- Fortunately, most major credit card issuers are offering assistance to their customers. Please see the link below for more information. If you don’t see any options for your credit card issuer listed below, you should call the number on the back of your card and explain your situation. Your bank may be willing to come up with a solution such as a payment plan tailored to your specific situation.
https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/credit-card-companies-financial-assistance-coronavirus-2020-3
- Fortunately, most major credit card issuers are offering assistance to their customers. Please see the link below for more information. If you don’t see any options for your credit card issuer listed below, you should call the number on the back of your card and explain your situation. Your bank may be willing to come up with a solution such as a payment plan tailored to your specific situation.
- Jobs
- Caljobs- https://www.caljobs.ca.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx
- LA Jobs- https://www.lacity.org/jobs/find-job-city
- Orange County Jobs- https://www.ocgov.com/services/employment
- Federal Jobs- https://www.usajobs.gov/
- Private Job Sites
- Indeed- https://www.indeed.com/m/
- Zip Recruiter- https://www.ziprecruiter.com/
- Career Builder- https://www.careerbuilder.com/
- Monster- https://www.monster.com/
- Other Essential Needs
- If you need help putting food on the table, finding a place to live, or access to affordable healthcare CALL 211 for help. 211 can help you find food pantries, meal delivery services, shelter and housing options, financial assistance, affordable health care information and more near your home.
http://www.211.org/services/essential-needs - Apply for food stamps. https://www.getcalfresh.org/
- California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response.
- Check the Governor’s updates, statistics, data, and more. https://covid19.ca.gov/
- GET TESTED LA COUNTY: https://covid19.lacounty.gov/testing/
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law and is a 2 trillion dollar economic relief package. Please go to this link to learn more about the CARES Act and financial assistance that might be available to you.
- Orange County Food Assistance Resources
- If you need help putting food on the table, finding a place to live, or access to affordable healthcare CALL 211 for help. 211 can help you find food pantries, meal delivery services, shelter and housing options, financial assistance, affordable health care information and more near your home.
Available Resources for Small Businesses
- U.S. Government Resources
- Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy. Below you will find useful links for information regarding loan programs and other guidance.
- SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/
- Los Angeles County
- With Coronavirus impacting small businesses throughout LA County, learn how you can obtain assistance for your small business during this health emergency.
https://covid19.lacounty.gov/covid19-2/consumers-businesses/for-businesses/
- With Coronavirus impacting small businesses throughout LA County, learn how you can obtain assistance for your small business during this health emergency.
- Orange County
- Below is a link that assists small businesses in Orange County areas with numerous resources.
https://orangecountysbdc.org/resource/covid-19/ - OC Small Business Assistance Grants
- In partnership with the Orange County Workforce Development Board (OCWDB), the County of Orange has launched the OCWDB COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Support Program. OCWDB received $700,000 from the California Employment Development Division (EDD) to support local small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Through the OCWDB COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Support Program, eligible businesses can receive up to $10,000 in grant funds. This funding is intended to help local small businesses mitigate layoffs and adhere to “social distancing” provisions established by state and federal public health entities. Businesses will need to submit an application on the Orange County One-Stop Centers website at oconestop.com/covid-19-layoff-aversion-program to be considered for the grant funding. Applications began being accepted on May 21, 2020, at 9 a.m. PST and the application period closes on May 28, 2020, at 5 p.m. PST or until 170 applications are received, whichever comes first. Eligible applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis until all available funds have been committed. oconestop.com/covid-19-
layoff-aversion-program
- In partnership with the Orange County Workforce Development Board (OCWDB), the County of Orange has launched the OCWDB COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Support Program. OCWDB received $700,000 from the California Employment Development Division (EDD) to support local small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Through the OCWDB COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Support Program, eligible businesses can receive up to $10,000 in grant funds. This funding is intended to help local small businesses mitigate layoffs and adhere to “social distancing” provisions established by state and federal public health entities. Businesses will need to submit an application on the Orange County One-Stop Centers website at oconestop.com/covid-19-layoff-aversion-program to be considered for the grant funding. Applications began being accepted on May 21, 2020, at 9 a.m. PST and the application period closes on May 28, 2020, at 5 p.m. PST or until 170 applications are received, whichever comes first. Eligible applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis until all available funds have been committed. oconestop.com/covid-19-
- Below is a link that assists small businesses in Orange County areas with numerous resources.
- City of Long Beach
- The City of Long Beach Economic Development Department has established a business hotline to help businesses experiencing COVID-19 impacts.
Call (562) 570-4249 for help.
- The City of Long Beach Economic Development Department has established a business hotline to help businesses experiencing COVID-19 impacts.
Available Resources for Veterans
- U.S. House Committee on Veterans Affairs
- Information about COVID-19 and federal government resources and assistance.
https://veterans.house.gov/covid-19
- Information about COVID-19 and federal government resources and assistance.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Information about COVID-19 medical care for veterans.
https://www.publichealth.va.gov/n-coronavirus/?utm_source=Homepage&utm_campaign=Coronavirus - Coronavirus: Frequently Asked Questions- Answers to questions related to coronavirus and VA medical care and testing.
https://www.va.gov/coronavirus-veteran-frequently-asked-questions/ - Extension of Financial, Benefits and Claims Relief to Veterans- Information about veterans debts under the jurisdiction of the Treasury Department and benefits and claims relief for veterans.
https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5412%20
- Information about COVID-19 medical care for veterans.
- California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)
- Resources page for California Veterans.
https://www.calvet.ca.gov/COVID19
- Resources page for California Veterans.
- PENFED Foundation
- COVID-19 Emergency Financial Relief Program- Provides emergency financial assistance in the form of one month of payment up to $1500 to all Veterans, Active Duty, Reserves and National Guard members for rent, mortgage, auto loan/lease, and/or utilities.
https://penfedfoundation.org/apply-for-assistance/coronavirus-emergency-financial-assistance/
- COVID-19 Emergency Financial Relief Program- Provides emergency financial assistance in the form of one month of payment up to $1500 to all Veterans, Active Duty, Reserves and National Guard members for rent, mortgage, auto loan/lease, and/or utilities.
- DAV
- COVID-19 Veterans Information- Answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19’s impact on DAV operations and services, general information about protecting oneself against COVID-19, various veterans resources and benefits.
https://www.dav.org/covid-19-veterans-information/
- COVID-19 Veterans Information- Answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19’s impact on DAV operations and services, general information about protecting oneself against COVID-19, various veterans resources and benefits.
- Student Veterans of America
- COVID-19 Information Page- Information about amendment to GI Bill to help recipients pay for some distance learning courses as well information about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and, Economic Security (“CARES Act”)
https://studentveterans.org/aboutus/government-affairs/covid-19-faq
- COVID-19 Information Page- Information about amendment to GI Bill to help recipients pay for some distance learning courses as well information about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and, Economic Security (“CARES Act”)
- Other Essential Resources
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Learn the CARES Act affects your VA home loan:
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