Commonwealth of Virginia
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Executive Order 53
Virginia Occupational Safety & Health (VOSH) Program Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (VDOL)
Emergency Temporary Standard, Infectious Disease Prevention - This emergency temporary standard is designed to establish requirements for employers to control, prevent, and mitigate the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to and among employees and employers.
Virginia Department of Health - Continual updates on the latest numbers and information relevant to COVID-19.
Virginia Chamber - Comprehensive overview of resources to ensure your business and your employees have necessary information.
Virginia Employment Commission - Information on the latest changes to benefits application processes and requirement changes, unemployment process, and office closings.
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles - Updates on DMV procedures affected by office closures
Virginia Department of Taxation - Tax-related coronavirus updates including relief for taxpayers affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic
Virginia Economic Developers Association (VEDA) - News and resources from the voice of economic development in Virginia.
Federal
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers from the CDC
Coronavirus.gov - Community resources, updates, and small business guidance
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
- SBA Express Bridge Loans
- Guidance for Businesses and Employers
- SBA Products and Resources
- Government Contracting
- Local Assistance
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - Guidance on preparing workplace on COVID-19
U.S. Department of Labor Coronavirus Resources - Resources to help workers and employers prepare for the COVID-19 virus
IRS Coronavirus Relief - Section focused on steps to help taxpayers and businesses.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Combating the coronavirus resources for businesses
Additional Resources
Hunton Andrews Kurth Resource Center - Resources to help understand and respond to the legal implications of this global health emergency
Hunton Andrews Kurth Government Relations and Economic Development Resource Center - Dedicated to government relations and economic development
GENEDGE - Information and resources for Virginia manufacturers
Local Resources
The latest information on local support, office closings, and outreach to businesses and citizens.
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