COVID-19 Virus Resources
Like you, SGIA continues to monitor the rapidly changing situation related to the spread of COVID-19. We understand that concerns for health and safety, among other issues, are affecting our members. As the well-being of our members is our top priority, we wanted to share with you a few resources that you may find helpful.
SGIA is monitoring the ever-changing COVID-19 situation as it unfolds. We are working to keep content as up to date as possible, but we encourage our readers to check back on a regular basis for breaking news and updates.
COVID-19 Member Stories
Last Updated: March 31, 2020
How PSPs Across the Country are Managing Coronavirus
While the situation is changing rapidly — sometimes by the hour — there is no denying that COVID-19...
Advocacy Updates
Essential Business Information, EPA and other Government Agency
Enforcement Guidance, and Safety and Health Resources
Business
Last Updated: April 7, 2020
Proving you are an Essential Business
As the stay-at-home orders are being expanded and implemented, the focus of some state, county, and city authorities has shifted to enforcing them...
Last Updated: April 6, 2020
DOL Issues Rule Implementing Emergency FMLA Provisions
Secretary of Labor has issued temporary emergency paid sick leave to assist working families facing public health emergencies arising out of COVID-19...
Last Updated: April 3, 2020
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Grants
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic the Small Business Administration (SBA), is providing information on how to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)...
Last Updated: April 3, 2020
USPS Essential Government Service Letter
This letter is to provide information regarding the functions being performed by the mailing and printing industry in support of the essential government services...
Last Updated: April 3, 2020
Sample Essential Business Documentation Letter
The holder of this letter is an employee of (company). This employee’s job is business critical and requires the employee to be on-site....
Last Updated: April 2, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) which contains the Paycheck Protection Program...
Last Updated: April 2, 2020
Essential Business Designations in Canada
Due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus around the world, countries have been taking actions to help prevent the spread...
Last Updated: March 30, 2020
Status of States Listing Print as an Essential Business
Throughout the country, each state is at a different stage in their COVID-19 response...
Last Updated: March 26, 2020
Families First Coronavirus Response Act – What It Means to Your Business
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act goes into effect no later than April 2, 2020...
Last Updated: March 26, 2020
New York and COVID-19 Sick Leave
In addition to the federal emergency sick leave requirements, employers with...
Last Updated: March 26, 2020
Printing is Essential Sample Letter
Sample letter requesting that printing and related support activities be designated as an essential business...
Last Updated: March 26, 2020
Hang Up Your Mandatory Family First Response Act Posters
Following the triumph of deeming printing an “essential” business...
Enforcement
Last Updated: April 3, 2020
EPA Temporarily Suspends Enforcement During COVID-19 Outbreak
EPA announced on March 26, 2020 a temporary enforcement discretion policy that applies to civil violations during the COVID-19 outbreak...
Safety
Last Updated: April 7, 2020
Coronavirus and OSHA Compliance
The spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has had an unprecedented impact on printing operations ranging from interrupting business flow, disrupting supply...
Last Updated: April 3, 2020
Keeping Workers Safe During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Protecting the health and safety of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak is essential to ensure the spread of the virus is stopped...
Last Updated: April 2, 2020
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID) Sanitation Operating Procedure (SOP)
Instructions and FAQs on the cleaning and disinfection of potentially contaminated work surfaces ...
Last Updated: March 26, 2020
Can You Get COVID-19 From Your Mail
A common question that is being asked is “Can I become infected with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) by touching my mail or a package?...
Economic Impact Reports
Last Updated: March 26, 2020
Stimulus Bill Analysis
Mark Michelson, Editor-in-Chief of Printing Impressions Magazine and Andy Paparozzi, Chief Economist at SGIA discuss the Stimulus Bill that just passed in the Senate and it's potential Economic Impact.
Last Updated: March 26, 2020
SGIA Economy Watch, March 2020
For more information, download SGIA's Economy Watch for a deeper dive on how COVID-19 might impact the economy.
Last Updated: March 27, 2020
Not Just Stimulus — Aid
On March 27 President Trump signed into law the CARES act. A $2 trillion fiscal stimulus package- the largest emergency aid package in US history.
Last Updated: March 27, 2020
Loans and Layoffs
The stimulus bill passed by the Senate and working through the House includes expansion of Small Business Administration loans...
Webinars
Last Updated: March 26, 2020
Employers Guide to the Corona Virus by Ferrara Fiorenza Law Firm
This recorded webinar should provide you with the tools to make informed decisions...
Last Updated: March 26, 2020
Corona Virus Legal Update by Ferrara Fiorenza Law Firm
This webinar should provide you with the tools to make informed decisions...