U.S. Small Business Administration,update

The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to America’s smallest businesses while also ensuring sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Learn more   Celebrating Hispanic entrepreneurs’ growth, resilience By SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza  As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, many people are talking about the remarkable contributions of 60 million Hispanic Americans. Few people, however, can say they have done as much to propel this community – my community – forward as President Donald Trump. As the first Latina to serve in a Republican President’s Cabinet, I am proud to work for an Administration that has empowered Hispanic Americans with unmatched opportunities to achieve the American Dream. Learn more Women Owned Small Business Federal Contracts Have you ever wondered how much of federal government contracting dollars go to women-owned small businesses (WOSB)? Check out this interactive dashboard where you can see a breakdown of WOSB by agency and state. Learn more   The SBA is hiring temporary employees to assist with disaster relief efforts during these unprecedented times. The positions include: Call Center Customer Service Representative Document Preparation/Legal Review/Loan Closings Loan Processing/Credit Analysis/Mortgage Underwriting Program Support Apply today Federal Coronavirus Resources State, local, and federal agencies are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Check out coronavirus.gov for updates from the White House's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force. Go to cdc.gov for detailed information about COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.   Learn more about the federal government's response Virtual Mentoring and Training  Offices around the country may be closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but SCORE, Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, Veterans Business Outreach Centers and other resource partners are providing free business mentoring and training by phone, email, and video. Find an SBA resource partner near you

U.S. Department of Labor,update

 

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U.S. Department of Labor October 9, 2020 Protecting the Jobs and Wages of America’s Workers Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia and Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf discussed an interim final rule that aims to protect the wages and jobs of American workers by reforming the prevailing wage rules for temporary foreign worker programs. Secretary Scalia in Florida Secretary Scalia met with students and education, workforce and community leaders in Florida this week. In Miami, he participated in a roundtable conversation, discussing Administration efforts to prepare American workers for healthcare careers. National Apprenticeship Week Dates Announced The Department is recognizing National Apprenticeship Week Nov. 8-14, 2020. National Apprenticeship Week is an annual event recognizing the value that apprenticeship offers employers, career seekers, and the communities. COVID-19 UPDATES AND RESOURCES Guidance: OSHA issued guidance on using tight-fitting powered air-purifying respirators. Guidance: OSHA issued guidance on keeping cleaning staff safe. Cleaning staff guidance in Spanish Guidance: OSHA issued guidance on keeping in-home repair service workers safe. In-home repair guidance in Spanish Guidance: OSHA issued guidance on keeping dine-in restaurant staff safe. Dine-in restaurants guidance in Spanish Release: OSHA has cited 37 establishments for coronavirus-related violations this year. Release: An Ohio manufacturer paid back wages after wrongly denying paid sick leave to an employee with COVID-19. Release: A Georgia home security company paid back wages to an employee wrongly denied paid sick leave to an employee diagnosed with COVID-19. Release: A Florida-based landscaping company has paid back wages after wrongly denying paid sick leave to a quarantined employee. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Combatting Forced Labor The Bureau of International Labor Affairs added five goods produced in China to its 2020 List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor. Funds Restored The Department obtained a consent order and judgment to restore $6,545,454 to a union’s short term disability fund. Back Wages A Kansas healthcare staffing company paid more than $3 million in back wages to 1,677 workers hired to conduct coronavirus testing in Florida. Theft Sentence A Kentucky business owner must serve 36 months in prison with 36 months of supervised release and pay $640,638 in restitution for improperly using benefit plan contributions. Opioid Progress The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs has reduced reliance on opioids to treat injured federal workers. Retirement Savings October is National Retirement Security Month – a great time to secure your retirement savings. Accessible Technology Forum A virtual discussion on Oct. 20 will focus on the benefits of accessible technology in the workplace. Conciliation Agreement To resolve allegations of compensation discrimination, Princeton University has agreed to pay $925,000 in back pay and at least $250,000 in future salary adjustments. COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE HIGHLIGHT Work and Family During National Work and Family Month, discover Wage and Hour Division resources that can help you succeed on the job and care for your family.

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AHEPA and Election Day

 

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Brothers: Since 1922, AHEPA has been promoting good citizenship and civic responsibility through public service. November 3, 2020 is Election Day. Exercise the right to vote your conscience on issues affecting all of us as American Citizens and as members of the Hellenic American Community.   The most sacred right we have as citizens is the right to vote. Voting is the language with which democracy is spoken. In the spirit of civic responsibility, we are encouraging our chapters to advocate members to go vote, volunteer to assist in your polling places, and exercise your right to open, free elections.  No other country has what we have and that is why AHEPA chapters maintain and thrive in their respective communities and make the effort to all our fellow citizens have the ability to vote. AHEPA follows and tracks the record of our elected officials in Washington, and the Report Card references members who are members of the Hellenic Caucus and members who vote for issues we feel are important to our community. As part of our efforts to educate voters, we have linked to the 2020 AHEPA Congressional Info Card for both the Senate and the House of Representatives below, so that you can see how elected officials in your home state feel about the issues you care about.   AHEPA continues to support our communities and works with everyone to assure a better tomorrow. As a non-partisan organization, AHEPA promotes the ancient Hellenic ideals of education, philanthropy, civic responsibility, family and individual excellence through community service and volunteerism. Fraternally, Basil Mossaidis Executive Director   Info-Card | U.S. House of Representatives Info-Card | U.S. Senate

AHEPA Strongly Denounces Turkey's Decision to Reopen Varosha

Supreme President George G. Horiates has issued the following statement: AHEPA strongly denounces Turkey’s illegal reopening of the Varosha beachfront, located within the abandoned fenced-off area of Turkish-occupied Cyprus, which is another provocative act by the Erdogan regime that is in blatant violation of several UN security council resolutions. Under the Erdogan regime, Turkey once again is responsible for the escalation of tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean. Turkey demonstrates zero desire to be a problem-solver and zero interest to help provide a working environment that is conducive to facilitating productive Cyprus settlement talks, which is in the best interests of all parties involved. With this disruptive action, Turkey only adds to its laundry list of aggressive and provocative behavior that shuns international norms and American values, challenges America’s security interests, and threatens NATO allies and strategic partners of the United States in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East. AHEPA has conveyed its alarm and concern to the U.S. Department of State and urged the department to speak out in opposition to Turkey’s decision to reopen the Varosha beachfront. # # #