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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on July 20, 2020.
We recommend that you monitor this site, as well as the sites referenced in these resources, for updates and changes as we expect the situation and solutions to change over the coming weeks and months. For information on specific programs, we encourage you to visit the websites of the organizations or government entities that are responsible for the relief.
Business-Related Relief Programs
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Temporary Relief from Requirements under NYS Banking and Financial Services Law
On March 12, 2020, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued the following temporary relief to regulated entities and persons: First, any New York State regulated banking organization or entity may temporarily relocate any of their … » more information -
Employee Retention Grant Program
New York City was offering grants to small businesses with fewer than 5 employees to cover 40% of payroll costs for two months to help retain employees. Businesses were able to access up to $27,000. As of 5:00 p.m. on April 3, 2020, New York City … » more information -
NYC Business Continuity Loan Fund
New York City was offering zero interest loans of up to $75,000 to businesses with fewer than 100 employees whose sales have decreased by 25% or more due to COVID-19. Due to overwhelming interest, application intake is paused as of April 8, 2020. » more information -
Office of Nightlife Survey on COVID-19’s Impact
Note: the survey is now closed. » more information -
Waiver and Abatement of Penalties for Late-Filed and Late-Paid Business and Excise Taxes
The New York City Department of Finance (“DOF”) is granting waivers and abatements of penalties for late-filed and late-paid business and excise taxes due between March 16, 2020 and April 25, 2020. Taxpayers may request to have the penalties waived … » more information
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance Benefits
The CARES Act creates a temporary Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program that expands eligibility for unemployment benefits and increases those benefits for certain individuals who are unable to work due to the COVID-19 emergency. The program … » more information -
Credit for Sick Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a refundable income-tax credit to self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”), were they … » more information -
Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid, job-protected leave for up to twelve weeks in connection with qualified family caregiving needs. The intended … » more information -
Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”) requires government employers and employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave if those employees are unable to work due to COVID-19. Full paid leave is … » more information -
Department of Labor Launches One-Stop-Shop Application for Unemployment Insurance Benefits Due to COVID-19
Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) are two programs providing temporary income for eligible workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. PUA is a federal program created by the CARES Act that expands … » more information
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