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Lincoln County Economic Development Council

NOTICE REGARDING QUARTERLY WORKER'S COMPENSATION REPORTING. LATE PENALTIES ON SECOND-QUARTER PAYMENTS MAY BE WAIVED FOR UP TO 90 DAYS.
The L&I Employer Assistance Program acknowledges the burden of COVID-19 and affords many employers some flexibility in payment of quarterly dues. The quarterly report must still be filed by the July 31 deadline, but enrollment in the Employer Assistance Program may permit up to 90 additional days to pay. Contact Collections Education & Outreach at DialerCollections@Lni.wa.gov and include your L&I account ID in your request to enroll in the Employer Assistance Program or call 360-902-4817 to reach L&I Employer Services.

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Lincoln County Economic Development Council

INBOUND CALLS TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPT. RESTRICTED THROUGH JULY 12
Inbound calls to the unemployment claims center will be limited to allow agents to focus on outbound calls to resolve complex issues for the longest-waiting customers. Customers can still submit weekly claims online or use the automated telephone system to file a weekly claim at 800-318-8400. Customers may also call the questions hotline for general unemployment questions unrelated to specific claims at 833-572-8400. Visit ESD's FAQ page for answers to common questions about returning to work.

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PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP) REOPENED AS PPP EXTENSION ACT SIGNED INTO LAW.
CALL YOUR LOCAL BANK TO GET STARTED!

The U.S. Small Business Administration has resumed accepting PPP applications following the July 4 passage of the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act. The new deadline to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan is August 8.
Paycheck Protection Program loans will be fully forgiven if the funds are used for payroll costs, interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. At least 60% of any forgiven amount must have been used for payroll. Forgiveness is based on the employer maintaining or quickly rehiring employees and maintaining salary levels.
More than just small businesses are eligible for PPP funds. Tribal businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, sole proprietors, independent contractors and those who are self-employed are among those who can benefit from this forgivable loan program.

https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program