With uncertainty in the air and updates on the COVID-19 situation coming daily, it is important that our community stays well informed and connected during these times. We encourage you to get the most local, accurate/fact-based information regarding Coronavirus. See the long list below for information divided into general information and updates, resources for business, and online resources that can be used to not skip a beat in business while most people are working remotely across the country. This page is being updated daily, if you have a valuable resource that you do not see on here, please share it in the comments.
Resources for Employers and Employees
Guidance for Employers – Plan and respond to the Coronavirus (source: United States Chamber of Commerce)
Guidance for Employees/Employers – Mediation for workforce needs (source: California Employment Development Office)
Guidance for Employers and Workers – Resources for employers and workers (source: CA Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA))
Employment Law Updates– Updates on legal employment issues (source: Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin)
Workplace Tips – Resources for employers to combat the Coronavirus (source: United States Chamber of Commerce)
Hospitality Resources and Updates– Toolkits, updates, and more (source: Visit California)
Emergency Resources for Small Business– Resources for Federal and State Loans (source: LA County Consumer and Business Affairs)
Disaster Loan Assistance– Link to apply for financial assistance (source: US Small Business Administration)
Los Angeles Emergency Loan– Emergency Micro Loan Program from the Mayor (source: LA City)
Employer Regulations– Information to make sure you are following compliance (source: US Equal Employment Opportunity Commision)
Job Opportunities– Job opportunities available in LA (source: LA Jobs Portal)
Protecting Health Care Workers- Guidelines to protect health care workers from COVID-19 (source: Cal OSHA)
Tourism Updates– Updates on tourism in LA (source: Discover Los Angeles)
Online Resources to Use
Boosting Online Presence – A video about optimizing Google (source: Google)
Google for Small business Tools– Resources Google has that you can take advantage of (source: Google)
Recent Trends– Online trends around the country regarding Coronavirus (source: Google)
Complimentary G-Suite Package- A complimentary G-suite package up until July 1st (source: Google)
BAMit App– An app to connect your business to the community (source: BAMit)
How to Use Zoom– Everything you need to know about Zoom, a platform that allows you to host meetings online (source: Zoom)
Online Meetup Resources– How to use Meetup online (source: Meetup)
Remote Working on LinkedIn– How to optimize LinkedIn remotely (source: LinkedIn)
1 Month Free Resume Account- A Free 1 month from Novoresume (source: Novoresume)
General Information and Updates
LA City Updates– Updates from the Mayor and NotifyLA sign up (source: City of Los Angeles)
District 11 Updates– Updates from Councilmember Mike Bonin and his newsletter sign up (source: District 11 Office)
Water
& Power Updates – A message
from the DWP (source: Department of Water and Power)
In-depth Information– Overall stats and facts
about COVID-19 (source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
General Public Health– Public Health Information (source: County of Los Angeles Public Health
Information from Kaiser Permanente– Series of videos on COVID-19 (source: Kaiser Permanente)
Resources for Seniors– Program and Service Providers (source: Department of Aging)
Localized Support for Seniors– Meal deliveries, grocery runs, and support calls for seniors in our community (source: Westside Pacific Villages)
Resources for Students– Guidelines and Resources from LAUSD (source: LAUSD)
SoCalGas Updates– How SoCalGas is responding to the situation (source: SoCalGas)
Global Updates– Updates around the world (source: World Health Organization)
COVID-19 Testing Kit– Link to order a testing kit (source: Disease Detector)
Beach Cities Update– Update for Westside Cities (source: Beach Cities Health District)
Safe Activities in MdR- List of activities you can do while social distancing (source: MdR Convention and Visitors Bureau)
How Can You Help?
Volunteer Opportunities– A list of programs looking for volunteers (source: California Volunteers)
Donate to LA’s Emergency Fund– Link to donate money to the city (source: Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles)
Donate to a Relief Fund– Link to support unsheltered residents and low income individuals (source: United Way Greater Los Angeles)
Everyone please stay safe, and make sure you are taking all proper precautions to social distance yourself while still supporting local business. Now is a great opportunity for our community to unite and work together towards a common goal.