APACC Connection

The New Stimulus Act: 15 Big Changes That Will Impact Your Small Business

The bill authorizes approximately $285 billion for another round of the Paycheck Protection Program that’s administered through the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) network of lenders.

MI Symptoms Web Application

In an effort to help reopening businesses safely reengage in the economy, the MI Symptoms Web Application is a cost-free way for employers to comply with Executive Order 2020-97 and implement a COVID-19 symptoms screening questionnaire for employees.

Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

MIOSHA Launches New Site for COVID-19 Workplace Safety

Michigan.gov/COVIDWorkplaceSafety is one-stop-shop for workplace safety resources as businesses reopen

MIOSHA

COVID-19 Workplace Guidelines Presentations and YouTube Videos for Employers and Employees

MIOSHA’s Consultation Education and Training (CET) Division has developed COVID-19 Workplace Guidelines to provide employers and employees with helpful information, related to preventing and controlling COVID-19 exposure in the workplace. This information was developed based on guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Governor's Executive Orders on reopening industries. Employers should continue to review CDC

MIOSHA

MIOSHA Workplace Guidelines, New Hotline to Protect Michigan Workers

As the curve continues to flatten and many businesses reopen their doors, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) within the Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) issued workplace guidelines for employers and employees and created a new hotline, 855-SAFEC19 (855-723-3219), to answer guideline questions and further protect Michigan’s workforce from the spread of COVID-19.

MIOSHA

Research Survey on Asian American Experiences at Work Since COVID-19

Asian Americans who are or were employed after COVID-19 are invited to participate in a research study conducted by the Management and Organizations Department at SMU Cox School of Business. If you are an Asian American who had any negative experience at work (even minor ones) since COVID-19, we want to hear from you and learn what it takes to stop such negative experiences! The study consists of three surveys, each taking about 5 minutes. Eligible participants will receive compensation of $5 for their

Christina S. Li, Ph.D.

Saving Businesses, Saving Lives Grant

The Oakland County Saving Businesses, Saving Lives Fund, created by Oakland County Executive David Coulter and the Board of Commissioners, is to help small businesses that save lives. As part of the Oakland County Small Business Stabilization Fund, this grant will award Oakland County companies that produce critically important Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will allow PPE companies (or those that can easily convert operations over to PPE or needed medical

Duc Nguyen Abrahamson

Lear Safe Work Playbook

Lear's interactive guide for COVID-19 pandemic preparedness and response.

Duc Nguyen Abrahamson

Unemployment Benefits

The Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM) is the UIA’s system for filing your unemployment insurance claim and managing your UIA account online. Employees need to use the UIA’s daily filing schedule based on their last names.

Duc Nguyen Abrahamson

Multi-lingual COVID-19 information posters

Kent County Health Department created multi-lingual COVID-19 posters in multiple languages. These are being distributed by the State of Michigan and the Immigrant & Refugee Resource Collaborative.

Duc Nguyen Abrahamson