"As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in New York State, it is important that employers and employees understand the impacts of the virus and how the strand affects individuals, day to day business and the economy."
From the SSA:
"No. Please do not come into one of our SSA offices. We cannot accept walk-in visitors at this time.
On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, SSA suspended face-to-face service to the public in our field offices and hearings offices nationwide until further notice.
This decision protects the population we serve—older Americans and people with underlying medical conditions—and our employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For more information about current SSA services please visit: https://www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/ If the link will not open, copy and paste into your browser."
>Empire State Development Information regarding COVID-19 and business-related issues Including Executive Orders and COVID-19 Related Resources
>Small Business Disaster Loan Assistance available Disaster Loan Assistance Federal Disaster Loans
>Resources from the New York State Business Council
>Shared Work Program - the layoff alternative.
To see these and other helpful business resources, visit our Resources for Business page.
