COVID-19: Information for Businesses
Coronavirus is impacting businesses throughout L.A. County. Learn how your business can obtain assistance during this health emergency.
Businesses throughout Los Angeles County have been experiencing impacts associated with coronavirus since it emerged and are suddenly facing declining sales, operational challenges, or financial uncertainty. The County’s Department of Consumer and Business Affairs’ Office of Small Business can help connect you to local, state and federal resources, including layoff aversion and emergency loans.
Free PPE for LA County Small Businesses
Own a small business or non-profit organization? Sign up for a free 30-day supply of PPE to keep your business compliant and employees safe. Visit ppeunite.org to sign up while supplies last.
Safer at Work Los Angeles
Safer at Work Los Angeles is a collaborative, County-wide campaign created to remind us that together, we will restore our local, thriving economy. This website serves as a resource hub for businesses, employees, and all Angelenos who would like to use our campaign collateral to promote a safe reopening.
Temporary Permits for Outdoor Services
The County has developed the COVID-19 Temporary Outdoor Permit Program for select business sectors in unincorporated Los Angeles County. Temporary permits are available for businesses interested in expanding services into private parking lots and walkways and the County road right-of-way, including sidewalks and alleys.
Small Business Administration Disaster Loans
The application link is now open for any California business wishing to apply for a disaster loan related to economic damage from the COVID-19 health crisis.
Business Concierge
Businesses throughout Los Angeles County have been experiencing impacts associated with coronavirus since it emerged. Businesses and their employees are suddenly facing declining sales, operational challenges, or financial uncertainty. The County, as well as the State, has made resources available to business owners during this time. The County's Department of Consumer and Business Affairs' Office of Small Business can help connect you to local, state and federal resources, including layoff aversion and emergency loans.
Visit dcba.lacounty.gov for more resources businesses. To speak to a small business counselor, contact:
- (800) 593-8222 or (844) 432-4900
- concierge@dcba.covid19.lacounty.gov
Rapid Response/Lay-off Aversion
Is your business facing the possibility of laying off employees or even closing? The Los Angeles County America’s Jobs Centers of California (AJCCs) can help you get your business back on track. Specialized Business Service Representatives can work with you and your employees to minimize losses and improve morale. We can also assist your business with strategic planning to ensure that your business does not face a similar situation in the future. Contact your local Business Service Representative at an AJCC for more information by emailing bizdev@wdacs.covid19.lacounty.gov or calling (213) 810-1641.
Unemployment Insurance Work Sharing Program
Are you facing the possibility of laying off workers? Employers can apply for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Work Sharing Program if reduced production, services, or other conditions cause them to seek an alternative to layoffs.
The Work Sharing Program can help minimize the need for layoffs, retain trained employees and quickly prepare for when business conditions improve, and avoid the cost of recruiting, training and hiring new staff. It also helps employees whose hours and wages have been reduced keep their current job, receive UI benefits, and avoid financial hardships. For more information or to apply click here.
(916) 464-3343
Payroll Tax Assistance
Employers experiencing a hardship as a result of COVID-19 may request up to a 60-day extension of time from the EDD to file their state payroll reports and/or deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest. A written request for extension must be received within 60 days from the original delinquent date of the payment or return.
For questions, employers may call the EDD Taxpayer Assistance Center:
- Toll-free from the U.S. or Canada: 1-888-745-3886
- Hearing impaired (TTY): 1-800-547-9565
- Outside the U.S. or Canada: 1-916-464-3502
LAC America’s Job Centers Specialized Service Representatives
Los Angeles County America’s Jobs Centers of California (AJCCs) can help you get your business back on track. Specialized Business Service Representatives can work with you and your employees to minimize losses and can also assist your business with strategic planning to ensure that your business does not face a similar situation in the future. Contact your local Business Service Representative at an America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) by calling (213) 810-1641 or via email.
Financial Assistance for businesses:
Small Business Finance Center Loans for Small Business
California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) provides IBank loans for businesses from one to 750 employees (small businesses).
LA Small Business Development Center Resource Guide
The LA Small Business Development Center’s COVID-19 Response Guide is designed to be a practical and effective resource for small business owners to stay informed, plan, and respond to the impact of COVID-19.
Cal/OSHA Guidance on Requirements to Protect Workers from Coronavirus
Cal/OSHA has posted guidance to assist employers in complying with workplace safety regulations in California which require them to protect workers exposed to airborne diseases such as the Coronavirus. Protection is required for employees working at health care facilities and other services including hospitals, medical facilities, labs, correctional facilities, homeless shelters and more.
(510) 286-7000
CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
The Centers for Disease Control has provided interim guidance that may help prevent workplace exposures to acute respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, in non-healthcare settings. The guidance also provides planning considerations if there are more widespread, community outbreaks of COVID-19. Updates will be made as they are available and can be found on CDC’s COVID-19 web page.
Is your business facing the possibility of laying off employees or even closing? The Los Angeles County America’s Jobs Centers of California (AJCCs) can help you get your business back on track. Specialized Business Service Representatives can work with you and your employees to minimize losses and improve morale. We can also assist your business with strategic planning to ensure that your business does not face a similar situation in the future. Contact your local Business Service Representative at an AJCC for more information by emailing bizdev@wdacs.covid19.lacounty.gov or calling (213) 810-1641.