Nonprofits in need of financial support, to help them deal with the effects of the pandemic, can now apply for phase two of the Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund. The money “will continue to support nonprofit organizations dealing directly with the ongoing effects of the pandemic” in Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties, according to […]
Read the full articleThis week, the Ohio legislature passed House Bill 606,which would provide civil immunity for businesses and healthcare entities for actions taken during this COVID-19 pandemic. Governor DeWine is expected to sign the bill soon. It will then become law, 90 days after his signature, and will apply retroactively from the date of the State of […]
Read the full articleIn conjunction with various state agencies, the Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) has opened the portal for certain Ohio healthcare providers to apply for additional COVID funding. The State of Ohio has recognized the need to assist healthcare providers during the ongoing pandemic, noting providers have incurred significant losses and continue to incur […]
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The State of Ohio has joined other states in excluding forgiven Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans from taxation. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, passed by Congress, provides federal assistance to small businesses, including forgivable PPP loan. The amount of a PPP loan and any amount of the loan that is forgiven […]
Read the full articleDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has implemented changes in payroll reporting requirements. This is done in an effort to help ease the economic impact of the state of emergency on Ohio businesses. The changes address the fact that many employees have been working from home or furloughed. Additionally, […]
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