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Businesses

• New COVID Guidelines for Businesses

  3/19/2021

  New Business Sector Rules Announced

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• What businesses are closed during the State’s coronavirus response? When will they reopen?

  3/18/2021

  Governor Lamont extended the deadline for all closure, distancing, and safety measures for many businesses. Here are specific reopening rules for certain business types, including barbers, nail salons, restaurants, bars, malls, parks, campgrounds, zoos, bowling alleys, golf courses, dentists, tattoo parlors, and farm stands.

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• Shared Work

  3/4/2021

  The Shared Work Program Has Been Extended

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• Liquor Permits

  3/3/2021

  Renewals of liquor permits has been extended

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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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• 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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• Is there an alternative to laying off my employees if my business has slowed down as a result of COVID-19?

  6/9/2020

  Yes. The Department of Labor offers a SharedWork program.

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• One of my employees started coughing or felt feverish during their shift, so I sent them home.

  6/9/2020

  But I’m requiring they complete their duties by working from home. Am I still required to pay that employee?

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