Business & Employee Resources
City/County
LA County Business & Worker Disaster Help Center -- Several useful resources to help LA County workers who may be experiencing adversities due to the global COVID-19 pandemic
LA Jobs Portal -- Online jobs portal for those who have lost their job or had their hours cut due to the COVID-19 crisis
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Resource Guide -- Leverage this resource guide to help you, your families and businesses through this dynamic situation
Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) -- A COVID-19 response site to provide info regarding business loan programs, unemployment insurance, financial assistance, and relevant resources for businesses, employers and workers
State
OnwardCA -- A resource to help you get money or groceries or child care; help you upskill, reskill, or refresh; and help you land a great new job
Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims -- File a claim if your employer has reduced your hours or shut down operations due to COVID-19.
Disability Insurance -- Apply for disability leave if you’re unable to work due to medical quarantine or illness
Workers Compensation -- If workers are unable to do their usual job because they were exposed to and contracted COVID-19 during the regular course of their work, they may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits
CA Rebuilding Fund -- The goal of the CA Rebuilding Fund is to provide $125 million of relief funds with public-private investment for small businesses.
Small Business Development Center -- Learn about relief available to small businesses, including funding options and news updates
California Unemployment Insurance Work Sharing Program -- Employers experiencing a slowdown in their businesses or services as a result of the COVID-19 impact on the economy may apply for the UI Work Sharing Program -- this program allows employers to seek an alternative to layoffs
California Employment Development Division Rapid Response Program -- Employers planning a closure or major layoffs as a result of COVID-19 can get help through the Rapid Response program -- contact your local America’s Job Center