Dear Friends,

We hope you are safe and healthy. If you have a moment, please complete our chapter wage & benefit survey. Your input helps us get an accurate snapshot of where the industry is today.
 
Here is the latest COVID-19 information that you need. 

New Hampshire has issued COVID-19 healthy and safety construction guidelines which you can view here. 

Vermont has extended its “stay at home” order until through April 15 though may be extended or shortened as needed. It has been made clear by Gov. Scott that if Vermonters cross into another state for work they ought to self-quarantine upon return.
 
Plan Ahead
Construction is essential in NH and MA and very limited in VT. Some areas of the country are seeing an uptick in the need for employers to give employees a permission slip. We’ve provided the attached samples for you. It is not required; however, we want to be proactive and provide you with tools that you feel you may need.
New Hampshire
Massachusetts 
Vermont
 
Paycheck Protection Plan
The Paycheck Protection Plan is a federal assistance program to help your company. It provides employers with a loan to cover payroll and some operating expenses. If you maintain payroll for 8-weeks this loan becomes a grant that you don’t have to pay back.  For more information click here.