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• I have a workers Compensation claim that’s been delayed due to the COVID-19 crisis. How do I get more information?

  6/9/2020

  Executive Order No. 7K, dated March 23, 2020, suspended non-critical operations of the Workers’ Compensation Commission.

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• My small business/nonprofit is struggling with the loss of revenue during the state’s business shutdown. What assistance is available?

  6/9/2020

  The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services has extended the filing deadlines for certain annual tax returns due on or after March 15, 2020, and before June 1, 2020, by at least 30 days.

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• Should I be working from home? How do I stay safe as a non-essential worker?

  6/9/2020

  Effective 8PM on Monday, March 23, all workers at non-essential businesses in the state shall work from home. The governor is encouraging all businesses to employ, to the maximum extent possible, any telecommuting or work-from-home procedures that they can safely implement.

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• Can I still use my reusable bags at the grocery store, pharmacy, and package store?

  6/9/2020

  Yes, but you may need to bag your own groceries. As of March 26, 2020, at 8:00 p.m., employers may no longer require employees to bag any item in a customer-provided reusable bag

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• Are part-time and self-employed workers eligible for help from the Coronavirus Emergency Relief package?

  4/7/2020

  Yes. Part-time workers will be paid the amount they typically earn in a two-week period.

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• I heard that Congress passed additional legislation to respond to the Coronavirus crisis and offer help to small businesses. What help is available to the business owner?

  4/6/2020

  The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” or the “CARES Act” provides emergency assistance and health care response

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• I have a dental appointment/ I am a dentist. Are dental offices required to close during the business shutdown?

  4/6/2020

  The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that dentists nationwide postpone elective procedures,

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• Can barbershops and salons sell products for curbside pickup?

  4/6/2020

  Yes. These businesses may sell products for curbside pickup in the same way that non-essential retail operations are allowed to, but can provide no services on site, whether inside or outside.

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• Can I leave my house to go shopping or go to work during the state’s coronavirus response?

  4/6/2020

  Yes. You may travel freely and as needed for the purposes of caring for yourself and your family.

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• I need to go to my local liquor/package store but I am worried about entering the store. Is there a solution?

  4/6/2020

  Yes. On March 31, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. Governor Lamont began allowing package and grocery stores to permit the sale of curbside pickup of alcoholic beverages.

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