Resources for Employers During COVID-19

The Idaho Department of Labor recognizes the impact of the coronavirus on employers and workers, and we are here to assist. We continue to offer services to employers online and by phone.

As you might have heard, Gov. Brad Little signed a proclamation on March 27 to provide some relief for employers and job seekers. One provision is that during the state of emergency, employer unemployment tax accounts will not be charged when employees are laid off due to COVID-19. 

As well, these resources may be helpful for you as you navigate through this difficult time:

• FAQs for employers about unemployment insurance and COVI-19 on our blog and website. (https://idahoatwork.com/2020/03/18/employer-faqs-about-unemployment-insurance-and-covid-19/)
• U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour guidance on issues around COVID-19. (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic)
• Information about tax relief for employers from the IRS. (https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus).
• Low-interest economic disaster loans at the Small Business Administration website. (https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19)
• Resources from the Idaho Department of Commerce. (https://commerce.idaho.gov/covid-19/)
• Idaho Small Business Development Center (https://idahosbdc.org/covid-19-resources/)
• Idaho DOL’s COVID-19 website 

 
Sincerely,

Jani Revier
Director, Idaho Department of Labor