TAHU would like to invite its members AND their clients to join Texas Workforce Commissioner, Aaron Demerson and his staff, for a conference call to discuss the current pandemic situation regarding employment law, unemployment benefits, claims, child care and any other questions about the current crisis situation and response. This is an exciting and exclusive opportunity that Commissioner Demerson has carved out just for us.
The conference call is scheduled for Thursday, March 26th at 10:30 a.m. CST. Call in details follow at the end of this email.
In addition, here is a link to the DSHS resource page, which includes: a) what to do if you are sick; b) testing information, c) symptoms, and d) prevention tips.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)’s periodic/daily Situation Reports are helpful as are the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)’s resource pages for employers, and for job-seekers, and child care needs.
On the issue of paid leave, the U.S. Department of Labor’s resources for expanded family and medical leave are here : employers, employees and Q&A.
Small businesses may be eligible for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan; and FAQs by Texas businesses and Eco-Devo partners.
The United States government has a one-stop-shop webpage covering all the aspects of federal response.
There is likely more to come so stay tuned. Conference call instructions follow:
Admin@tahu.org is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: TWC Discussion Forum
Time: Mar 26, 2020 10:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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