Updated Ohio Unemployment Requirements for COVID-19

In an executive order signed on June 16, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine explained when an employee may be able to remain on unemployment due to COVID-19 concerns. Generally, employees may not remain on unemployment if the employer has offered the same position back. However, the order expressly states, the following constitutes "good cause" for refusing suitable work:

1. A medical professional’s recommendation an individual does not return to work because he/she falls into a category that is considered “high risk” for contracting COVID-19 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the employer cannot offer teleworking options; or
2. The employee is sixty-five years of age or older; or
3. Tangible evidence of a health or safety violation by the employer that does not allow the employee to practice social distancing, hygiene, and wearing protective equipment; or
4. Potential exposure to COVID-19 and subject to a prescribed quarantine period by a medical or health professional; or
5. Staying home to take care of a family member who is suffering from COVID-19 or subject to a prescribed quarantine period by a medical or health professional.

Click here to read the full executive order.

REMINDER
Paycheck Protection Program Revised Guidance Updates

The U.S. Small Business Administration issued new and revised guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to implement the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, signed into law on June 5, 2020. 

Check in with your lender and accountant for regularly updated PPP guidance that is always posted here.

Pre-Certification Workshop

Wednesday, July 1
10am – 1:30pm

Increase your eligibility for State, City, County, Sewer, ODOT, Federal, & National procurement opportunities by being MBE/EDGE certified.

This course is designed to educate the business owner on the requirements, benefits, and opportunities associated with obtaining the necessary certifications to bid on contracts to grow your business. Learn what is needed to fulfill the necessary certification requirements.

To register, click here.

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Laura Englehart
Economic Development Director
216.491.1334

Katharyne Starinsky
Senior Economic Development Specialist
216.491.1335