One Seneca Reopening Toolkit - Guidance for Businesses in Formulating a Plan for Reopening
Business Reopening Safety Plan Template from NYS
A Message from 2020 Chamber Board Chair Tom Murray
NY Forward - Information from NYS on Coronavirus Reopening
Sample Business Reopening Plan
Sample Business Release Form (Personal Services)
NYS Business Compliance Affirmation
Sample Employee Monitoring (Temperature) Form
Unemployment Information for Baseline Economic Data (Seneca County)
Finger Lakes, Southern Tier & Mohawk Valley Regions Have Met the 7 Metrics Required to Begin Phase 1 of Reopening Plan, Which Includes Construction, Manufacturing, Retail for Curbside Pickup, & Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing. Read More>>
All schools and non-essential businesses will stay closed through May 15.
Executive Order requiring all people in New York to wear a mask or a face covering when out in public and in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained, such as on public transportation. The Executive Order will go into effect on Friday, April 17th. Read More >>
Governor Cuomo signed an Executive Order requiring all essential employers to provide “face coverings” for any employee who has direct contact with the public. This mandate takes effect at 8:00 pm April 15th. Failure to comply is a violation of §12 or 12-b of the Public Health Law. Read More >>
Our nation's small businesses are facing an unprecedented economic disruption due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the CARES Act, which contains $376 billion in relief for American workers and small businesses. Read More >>
Essential businesses or entities including any for-profit or non-profit, regardless of the nature of the service, the function they perform, or its corporate or entity structure, are not subject to the in-person restriction. Read More >>
Pursuant to the Governor’s order, effective Monday, March 16, 2020 at 8:00PM, all licensed on-premises establishments (e.g. restaurants, bars, taverns, clubs, arenas, catering establishments, etc.) must cease on-premises sales Read More >>
As New York State continually monitors and responds to developments related to COVID-19, ESD is providing up-to-date guidance for the agency’s partners and other stakeholders impacted by the virus. Read More >>
Measures for protecting workers from exposure to, and infection with, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), depend on the type of work being performed and exposure risk Read More >>
The New York State Worker Adjustment and Retraining (WARN) Act requires covered businesses to provide early warnings of closures and layoffs to workers, employee representatives, the Department of Labor, and local workforce development boards. Read More >>
On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor announced new action regarding how American workers and employers will benefit from the protections and relief offered by the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, both part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Read More >>
Seneca County is following current guidance from NYS DOH and CDC in regards to testing and monitoring. Read More >>
Employee facemask requirement, guidance on executive order.
Exploring the Payroll Protection Program (PPP).
CARES Act, local lenders leading the way, the Chamber Community gives back, and more.
Known scams, financial support, resources for employees, COVID-19 health insurance updates, and more.
