Covid Resources for Businesses

The Blue Springs Chamber is working to provide accurate, timely information to our area residents on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic affecting our area, nation & world.

We will continue to monitor local, state and federal updates and provide information to you through e-mails and social media as it becomes available.

To schedule a video conference with Chamber staff, please call 816-229-8558. You can also reach out to staff members directly with the following e-mails.

Lara Vermillion – lvermillion@bluespringschamber.com

Trish Totta – ttotta@bluespringschamber.com

Becca Blake – bblake@bluespringschamber.com

Rose Hall – rhall@bluespringschamber.com

Missouri Coronavirus Hotline: 1-877-435-8411

View the current Jackson County Health Order here.

View the Safer at Home Recovery Plan here.

Resources & Links

Covid-19 Vaccine Information

Missouri Vaccine Guidance

Vaccinating Missouri's Workforce Guide

10 Steps to Host a Vaccine Clinic

Best Practices: Public-Private Partnerships for Vaccine Distribution

Generalized Overview of the Requirements to Host a Vaccine Clinic

COVID Vaccines Digital Resources Center

Cares Act & PPP

Second Draw PPP Guide

Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness

Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act

Paycheck Protection Program

Guide to Employee Retention Tax Credit

PPP vs. EIDL Quick Guide

Independent Contractor's Guide to CARES Act Relief

Federal & Missouri Employment Posters

Federal Employment Posters

EEO – Last Updated November 2009

FMLA – Last Updated April 2016

Minimum Wage – Last Updated July 2016

Nursing Mothers – Last Updates December 2018

OSHA – Last Updated 2019

Pay Transparency – Last Updated July 2016

Polygraph Protection – Last Updated July 2016

USERRA – Last Updates April 2017

Missouri Employment Posters

Discrimination in Employment – Last Updated April 2016

Minimum Wage – Last Updated December 2020

Unemployment Benefits – Last Updates November 2020

Workers Compensation – Last Updated July 2019

Youth Employment List – Last Updated May 2016

Clean Indoor Air Law – Just a generic No Smoking Sign

Thank you to Laura Sipes, Help!HR for providing this resource.

Return to Work Resources

[Building/Worksite Safety]

[Worker Safety]

[Recall/Return Procedures]

[Hiring During a Pandemic]

[Remote Work]

[Communication to Employees, Suppliers and Customers]

[Employer Policy Changes Checklist]

[Request for Expanded FMLA Leave (COVID-19)]

[Request for Emergency Paid Sick Leave]

[Business Continuity Plans]

[Mental Health Memo]

Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Q&A

Small Business Resources

Employer Role in Vaccinations

Best Ways for Employers to Promote Vaccines

Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans

Missouri Employer Q&A

Financial Resources for Business

Department of Labor Coronavirus Resources

CDC Resources for Businesses & Employers

US Chamber of Commerce Resources & Guidelines for Business

Coronavirus Legal Issues Primer

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: FAQ

Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Square One Small Business

Save Small Business Fund - US Chamber of Commerce

Paid Leave Tax Credit Fact Sheet

IRS’s Fact Sheet to claiming Paid Leave Tax Credit

SBA Disaster Assitance Loans

Guide to SBA's Disaster Assistance Loans

SBA Disaster Assistance Application

Economic Injury Worksheet for Businesses

PPP vs. EIDL Quick Guide

SBA Coronavirus Pandemic Disaster Loans Comparison

Unemployment Resources

Shared Work Unemployment Compensation Program

Department of Labor FAQ's

Local Resources

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ's

Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services

Jackson County Health Department

City of Blue Springs

Kansas City Regional COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund

Community Services League (CSL) Blue Springs

Jackson County Recovery Plan Phases 2-3