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Coronavirus Information and Resources for Businesses
If you are experiencing issues regarding your supply chain, delivery of goods, or business continuity, please contact the FEMA National Business Emergency Operations Center at
NBEOC@fema.dhs.gov
. This is a 24/7 operation and they can assist in directing your inquiry to the proper contact.
Stimulus Package/CARES Act
IFDA Statement on the need for Federal support for restaurants and their supply chain
IFDA
IFDA Letter to Congressional Leaders urging pandemic stimulus for the foodservice industry
IFDA
Saval Food Service highlights the need for stimulus relief for businesses
FOX 45 News Baltimore
IFDA - A Plan for Recovery for the Foodservice Industry
RESTART Act
Final CARES Act
Section by Section Summary of Final CARES Act
Summary of Appropriations of CARES Act by Subcommittee
Tax Provisions of the CARES Act
Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation
COVID-19 and the American Workplace
Dept. of Labor
Counsel summary of CARES Act
Littler
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Online Tracker for Foodservice Distributors & State COVID-19 Vaccine Plans
IFDA
The Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine – Planning for the Employer Response
Littler
IFDA Comments Urging Clarification in Foodservice Vaccination Priority
IFDA
IFDA Letter to governors and public health officials requesting that IFDA members be considered for inclusion in the early rounds of COVID-19 vaccines
IFDA
Listing of State Health Departments
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC Vaccine recommendation process—updated as needed
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
COVID-19 Vaccinations Arriving For the Holidays: What Employers Need to Know and Can Do
Ogletree Deakins
Giving it Our Best Shot – Statewide Vaccination Plans
Littler
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans
Letter to Administration expressing concerns about PPP review process
IFDA and other organizations
Letter to Congress expressing concerns about PPP review process
IFDA and other organizations
IRS doubles down on deductibility of PPP-funded expenses
Journal of Accountancy
IRS ruling regarding deductible expenses and PPP loans, part 1
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
IRS ruling regarding deductible expenses and PPP loans, part 2
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Letter to Congressional leaders addressing the tax treatment of loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
IFDA and other organizations
SBA presses big businesses to justify aid, sparking uproar
Politico
SBA Loan Information for IFDA Members
SBA COVID-19 Disaster Assistance Website
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
Main Street Lending Program
IRS Tells Lenders not to File Forms 1099-C for Forgiven PPP Loans
Covington
Reporting Requirements for Paycheck Protection Program Loans Forgiven under the CARES Act
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program – Additional Revisions to Loan Forgiveness and Loan Review Procedures Interim Final Rules
Small Business Administration (SBA)
SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Critical Infrastructure
Critical Infrastructure Response Planning—updated as needed
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Addressing PPE Needs in Non-Healthcare Setting
FEMA
Interim Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers
CDC
Critical Infrastructure Certification Letter for drivers
Critical Infrastructure Certification Letter for employees
Resources Specifically for Businesses
Guidance Alerting Employers to Frequently Cited Standards Related to Covid-19 Inspections
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
COVID-19 Reporting: An Employer’s Nightmare
JacksonLewis
OSHA Issues Frequently Asked Questions Regarding COVID-19 Reporting Obligations
Littler
Food Industry Recommended Protocols When Employee/Customer Tests Positive for COVID- 19
IFDA and other organizations
Employee Testing Fact Sheet
IFDA and other organizations
Emergency Response Guidelines for Foodservice Distributors in the Event of a Pandemic
IFDA and other organizations
IFDA Letters and Press Releases
IFDA Comments Urging Clarification in Foodservice Vaccination Priority
IFDA
Letter to Congressional leaders addressing the tax treatment of loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
IFDA and other organizations
IFDA Letter to governors and public health officials requesting that IFDA members be considered for inclusion in the early rounds of COVID-19 vaccines
IFDA
IFDA Letter to Congressional Leaders urging pandemic stimulus for the foodservice industry
IFDA
Letter to Administration expressing concerns about PPP review process
IFDA and other organizations
Letter to Congress expressing concerns about PPP review process
IFDA and other organizations
IFDA Statement on the need for Federal support for restaurants and their supply chain
IFDA
Congressman Darin LaHood (R-ILL) and Mark S. Allen op-ed
The Hill
Letter urging Congressional leaders to expand eligibility for the next round of PPP
IFDA and other organizations
Letter urging Congress to restore tax-free loan forgiveness under the PPP
IFDA and other organizations
Letter to Senators urging them to support the FRNT LINE Act
IFDA and other organizations
Letter to Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and Garret Graves (R-LA) expressing support for HR 7528
IFDA and other organizations
Letter to Sens. Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) in support of the RESTAURANTS Act
IFDA and other organizations
Request to suppliers/vendors/customers re: potential COVID-19 exposure of company employees
IFDA and other organizations
Letter to Senate Finance Committee in support of NOL provisions in CARES Act
IFDA and other organizations
Letter in support of the Employee Retention Tax Credit
IFDA and other organizations
Letter to House Transportation and Infrastructure asking for support for twin 33 foot trailers on the federal Highway system
IFDA and other organizations
Letter to Senators on tax relief for essential workers
IFDA and other organizations
Letter to VP Pence regarding uncollectable debt
IFDA and other organizations
Letter to Secretary Perdue
IFDA
Letter to Congress urging relief for restaurants
IFDA and other organizations
IFDA Recorded Interviews, Videos, and Webinars
Interview with IFDA's Mark Allen
WRAL in Raleigh, NC
Interview with IFDA's Mark Allen
KCRA in Sacramento, CA
Interview with IFDA's Mark Allen
KUSI in San Diego, CA
Interview with IFDA's Mark Allen
WTOL-TV in Toledo, OH
Interview with IFDA's Jon Eisen
WJXT-JAX in Jacksonville, FL
Interview with IFDA's Mark Allen
Sacramento Radio Station
Interview with IFDA's Mark Allen
Radio Interview
Interview with IFDA's Mark Allen
Fox Washington DC
Interview with IFDA's Mark Allen
Fox Chicago
Interview with IFDA's Jon Eisen
Food Logistics Podcast
Interview with IFDA's Mark Allen
The Barron Report Video #1
Interview with IFDA's Mark Allen
The Barron Report Video #2
IFDA Video
Foodservice Distributors need tax credits for uncollectable debt
IFDA Video
Congress: Change the terms of the Paycheck Protection Program
IFDA Video
Foodservice Role in the Restaurant Supply Chain
IFDA Webinar Recording
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and Instructions
IFDA Webinar Recording
Navigating Government Contracting & the Farmers to Families Food Box Program
IFDA Webinar Recording
Workforce Issues and COVID-19
IFDA Webinar Recording
Loan and Financing Provisions of the CARES Act
IFDA Conference Call Recording
COVID-19: Evolving Considerations for the Foodservice Distribution Industry
Operator Support and Resources
Online tracker of COVID-related restaurant restrictions
National Restaurant Association (NRA)
Restaurant Revival Campaign Video – Let Restaurants do the Cooking
National Restaurant Association (NRA)
Restaurant Revival Campaign Video - The Sounds We Crave
National Restaurant Association (NRA)
IFDA online clearing house of resources for restaurant operators
IFDA
Federal Coronavirus Resources
CDC Guidance for Holiday Celebrations—updated as needed
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
COVID-19 General Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
COVID-19 Resources
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
COVID-19 Resources
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
COVID-19 Resources
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FMCSA Emergency Declaration extended
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Resources for Businesses and Employers
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Coronavirus Tax Relief
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
State Specific COVID-19 Information
State COVID-19 Economic Information for Businesses
IFDA
COVID-19 Survey of State Liability Reform
King & Spalding
Facing Your Face Mask Duties – A List of Statewide Orders
Littler
This Won’t Hurt a Bit: Employee Temperature and Health Screenings – A List of Statewide Orders
Littler
Giving it Our Best Shot – Statewide Vaccination Plans
Littler
Return to Work Reopening Map
Littler
Bouncing Back (and Forth): Statewide Reopening and Mitigation Steps
Littler
California AB 685 Imposes New Notice and Reporting Obligations for COVID-19 Workplace Exposure
Littler
Michigan’s Latest COVID-19 Developments: What Employers Need to Know
Ogletree Deakins
Governor DeWine Signs Law Shielding Ohio Employers From Liability for COVID-19–Related Lawsuits
Ogletree Deakins
Oregon Temporary Rule Addressing COVID-19 Workplace Risks.
Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries Issues Temporary Rules under the Oregon Family Leave Act for School or Child Care Provider Closures
Littler