EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES:
EMPLOYMENT POLICIES:
PAID FAMILY LEAVE:
DISABILITY AND PAID SICK LEAVE:
UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS:
WORKER'S COMPENSATION:
NEW YORK STATE INCOME TAX:
FEDERAL INCOME TAX:
- The Creator Fund: Convertkit has established a $50K fund to help creators in need. https://creatorfund.ck.page/
- Disability Insurance (DI) Claim: For those unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19. You can collect the first week that you are out of work. https://www.edd.ca.gov/Disability/How_to_File_a_DI_Claim_in_SDI_Online.htm
- Paid Family Leave Claim: If you are unable to work because you are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19. Benefit amounts are approximately 60=70% of wages. https://www.edd.ca.gov/Disability/How_to_File_a_PFL_Claim_in_SDI_Online.htm
- Unemployment Insurance Claim: For those whose employer has reduced hours or shut down operations due to COVID-19. Provides partial wage replacement. Parents taking care of kids whose schools have closed may be eligible for benefits. https://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Filing_a_Claim.htm
- ACCESSNYC: ACCESSNYC helps NYC residents determine their eligibility for 30+ economic opportunity programs. It has been updated to include COVID-19 resources.
- For resources for freelance artists, click here!
- For resources for bartenders, click here!
EMPLOYMENT POLICIES:
- Benefits: An overview of benefits for employees in NYC are here.
- Click here for benefits for workers/small businesses impacted by COVID-19
- Restaurant Workers Community Foundation site for support and links specifically for restaurant workers, click here.
- COVID-19 or Other Public Health Emergencies and the Fair Labor Standards Act FAQ.
PAID FAMILY LEAVE:
- Paid family leave is available for those who stay home because they need to take care of someone who has contracted the virus (Covid-19) or who has been quarantined (must be certified by a medical professional). Learn how to file a Paid Family Leave Claim HERE.
DISABILITY AND PAID SICK LEAVE:
- Disability benefits /paid sick leave are available for those who have actually contracted the virus themselves or who have been exposed to it and are quarantined (must be certified by a medical professional in the case of Disability Benefits). Learn how to file a Disability Insurance Claim HERE.
UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS:
- Unemployment benefits are available to those whose hours have been reduced or who have lost their job due to coronavirus measures (and it also applies to those who choose to stay home due to underlying health issues making them more vulnerable). The Governor has waived the 1 week wait time and the person may not be required to be actively looking for work (as is usually required). Learn how to file an Unemployment Insurance Claim HERE.
- Unfortunately though, this benefit is not available to undocumented persons whose hours are reduced or lose their job for reasons related to COVID-19, etc.
- SCHOOL CLOSURES: If your child’s school is closed and you have to miss work to care for them. You might qualify for Unemployment Insurance benefits. Learn how to file an Unemployment Insurance Claim HERE.
WORKER'S COMPENSATION:
- Worker's compensation is available for those who are unable to do their usual job because they were exposed to and contracted Covid-19 while in the regular course of their job (i.e. healthcare workers)
- Tax Assistance
NEW YORK STATE INCOME TAX:
- Directly from the NY Tax Department: “At this time, the New York State Tax Department has not extended the deadline to file personal income tax or other tax returns. We will update this page if new information becomes available.” For more information, click here!
FEDERAL INCOME TAX:
- Tax filing and tax payments due date is extended from April 15 to July 15. More information at the March 21st News Release and at the IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief Page.
- The IRS has free resources available to help you file your taxes.
This site was created by medical and graduate students in order to provide information about COVID-19. Information is not being provided by a licensed physician and therefore should not be considered medical advice. The website creators are not responsible for any decision made based on the information on this site.