Today the Federal Reserve announced an expansion of loans to support employers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The actions are expected to provide up to $2.3 trillion in loans. From the official announcement:
"Our country's highest priority must be to address this public health crisis, providing care for the ill and limiting the further spread of the virus," said Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell. "The Fed's role is to provide as much relief and stability as we can during this period of constrained economic activity, and our actions today will help ensure that the eventual recovery is as vigorous as possible."
OSHA issued a reminder that employers cannot retaliate against workers reporting unsafe conditions during coronavirus pandemic. Read the announcement below:
The U.S Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is reminding employers that it is illegal to retaliate against workers because they report unsafe and unhealthful working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic. Acts of retaliation can include terminations, demotions, denials of overtime or promotion, or reductions in pay or hours.
“Employees have the right to safe and healthy workplaces,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Loren Sweatt. “Any worker who believes that their employer is retaliating against them for reporting unsafe working conditions should contact OSHA immediately.”
COVID-19 webinar: Effects of the pandemic on Colorado landscape businesses
Join ALCC members for a two-hour webinar on Wednesday, April 15 to discuss the ongoing effects of coronavirus pandemic on the landscape industry in Colorado. The following topics will be discussed:
Financial strategies to implement for business stability during a time of uncertainty, including SBA loans
Human resources insights
Insurance updates
Landscape company best practices in communications and operations
Last Friday, April 3, Lawn & Landscape held a webinar on COVID-19 in the green industry, moderated by editor Brian Horn. The panel of columnists Jim Huston, Ed Laflamme, and Bruce Wilson discussed how to operate a successful green industry business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics included communications, managing customers who canceled services, and growth opportunities. We found five key takeaways from that discussion.