CORONAVIRUS & PHASE 3 RESOURCES FOR RETAILERS
Retail Merchants is working with Virginia Retail Federation and Retail Alliance to band together to propose legislative initiatives and government relief packages that are vital to keeping this important sector intact.
Here’s a collection of resources and updates.
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Open Roundtable: Pivoting
August 5, 2020 | 10:00 am
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RMA’s Member Relations Team is hosting a one hour conversation with members across all industries regarding how they have pivoted and adjusted their business models during the coronavirus pandemic. The forum will be an opportunity to hear from fellow members regarding the
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: Virginia’s COVID-19 Emergency Regulations
Prepare for Virginia’s COVID-19 Emergency Regulations
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NOW IN EFFECT: VIRGINIA’S EMERGENCY TEMPORARY OSHA STANDARDS
Virginia’s Department of Labor and Industry has announced that the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) program has officially published the new regulations today in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, making the Virginia Safety and Health Code Board’s Emergency Temporary Standards effective immediately.
- Download the full regulations here.
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Rebuild VA Grant Fund
The Rebuild VA Grant Fund is a program to help small businesses and non-profits whose normal operations were disrupted by COVID-19, including restaurants, brick and mortar retail, exercise and fitness facilities, personal care and personal grooming services, entertainment and public amusement establishments, and campgrounds.
Businesses and
VRF WEBINAR: PREPARE FOR VIRGINIA’S COVID-19 EMERGENCY REGULATIONS
Date: Wednesday, July 29
Time: 3:00 pm
Presenter: Courtney M. Malveaux, Jack Lewis
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In a split vote, the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board passed the first-in-the-nation standard to address COVID-19 in workplaces.
Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH), the state’s version of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Virginia Passes First-In-Nation OSHA Standard for COVID-19
By Courtney M. Malveaux from JacksonLewis
In a split vote, the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board passed a first-in-the-nation standard to address COVID-19 in workplaces. Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH), the state’s version of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), now will enforce a standard
Bridging Virginia Loan | DEADLINE: July 17
CORONAVIRUS CLEAN: Q&A with Cleaning Industry Expert Nicole Mason
Nicole Mason is the owner of Glean LLC. Glean is a locally-owned commercial cleaning company dedicated to excellence in commercial cleaning while creating job opportunities to local Richmond citizens. Glean provides both ongoing janitorial services, deep cleanings, and sanitizing services. For more
SBA Expanded Loans
Forbes Article:
SBA opens up new grants and loans for small businesses and independent contractors.
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Actual Application:
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WEBINAR: New Labor Laws (effective July 1)
Review new laws and amended laws that will include new anti-discrimination state law, wage and hour laws, and non-compete agreements particularly for “low-wage employees.”
PART ONE | June 23: View Archived Video
Crystal Tyler | Jackson Lewis | Of Counsel, Richmond | Bio
- Virginia Minimum Wage Act
- Virginia Wage Payment Act
- Wage transparency law
David E. Nagle | Jackson Lewis | Principal, Richmond | Bio
- Virginia Human Rights Act (and the Bostock decision)
- Whistleblower protection
PART TWO | July 14: GET REGISTERED HERE
Crystal Tyler | Jackson Lewis | Of Counsel, Richmond | Bio
- Non-competes for low wage earners
- Marijuana decriminalization
David E. Nagle | Jackson Lewis | Principal, Richmond | Bio
- Worker misclassification laws
- Public-sector collective bargaining
Prepare for Phase 3 (No Date Announced)
Virginia will continue to closely monitor key health metrics to determine when to safely move to the next phase.
Virginia will not move into Phase 3 and there was no date announced, however, here are the guidelines so businesses can prepare for when the date for Phase 3 is announced.
Phase Three Guidelines (Click Here)
Spanish COVID-19 Materials
- Preguntas Frecuentes sobre el Covid-19
FAQ Covid-19 Testing
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- Conozca lo Esencial Acerca de Covid-19
Know the Basics Final Flyers Spanish bilingual
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- Limitando la Transmisión de COVID-19 en Familias y Comunidades
Limiting the Transmission of COVID-19
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- Requisitos y
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New Law Relaxing PPP Rules: What You Need To Know
By Neil Hare
On May 27, 2020, the House passed the PPPFA by 417-1 and the Senate approved it by unanimous consent on June 3. The new law addresses the following flaws in the original PPP program created under the CARES Act:
Henrico County Business Resource Guide
As Henrico County moves into Phase 2 of reopening, the Henrico County Economic Development Authority has compiled a resource guide with key contacts in an effort to provide timely answers to questions regarding requirements, public safety, and best practices in limiting the spread of COVID-19.
Chesterfield “Back in Business” Grant Program
The $10,000 grants are designed to provide immediate relief to businesses to help them remain in business through the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for reopening under the guidelines of Forward Virginia.
The $5 million dollars, dedicated for the grant program, will come from the federal funding Chesterfield
New Laws Effective July 1
June 8, 2020
The 2020 Session wrapped up on Sunday, March 8th with the General Assembly adopting the budget on Thursday, March 12th. This Session was difficult for the Retail Industry with an exorbitant amount of bills that negatively impact businesses. Below you will find a list of issues that
PHASE TWO: GUIDELINES FOR ALL BUSINESS SECTORS
Safer at Home: Phase Two
Guidelines for all business sectors, print resources, instructions, and more, click here.
Free PPE Starter Kits (LIMITED TIME)
Have you picked up your free PPE Starter Kit?
UPDATE: 15 starter kits left, please contact Ann Gorman to reserve yours. Click Here
More than 1,500 of RVA’s small businesses have already received their toolkit — an $80 value, free of charge. If you
FAQ on Face Covering Enforcement (EO 63)
The full list of frequently asked questions and their answers can be found here.
Does my business have liability for patrons or employees who refuse to wear a mask?
Businesses are not responsible for enforcement of EO63 on individual patrons. Businesses are responsible for enforcement of EO61 on employees
Clarity Regarding Enforcement of Executive Order 63
Governor Northam Offers Clarity Regarding Enforcement of Executive Order 63
During the Governor’s press conference today, he addressed the many concerns swirling around enforcement of his face covering mandate in all public places scheduled to take effect beginning tomorrow, May 29th.
The Governor and his general counselor stated that businesses and their employees
Update: Executive Order 63
UPDATE: Virginia Retail Federation is working to obtain additional clarity from the administration regarding the enforcement of Executive Order 63. That information will be shared as soon as it becomes available.
Governor Northam has issued Executive Order 63, mandating that face covers be worn by employees and customers while inside effective Friday,
Phase One: City of Richmond
Richmond City Mayor Levar Stoney held a press conference this morning announcing that the City of Richmond would be entering Phase I of the Governor’s reopening guidelines beginning this Friday, May 29, 2020.
- View the full reopening guidelines for Virginia HERE
- Download a version of the guidelines for businesses
EXECUTIVE ORDER 63: REQUIREMENT TO WEAR FACE COVERING WHILE INSIDE BUILDINGS
“All patrons in the Commonwealth aged ten and over shall when entering, exiting, traveling through, and spending time inside the settings listed below cover their mouth and nose with a face-covering.”