COVID-19 Resources for Working People
Enhance Death Benefit for Survivors of COVID-19 Victims - https://www.nyretirementnews.com/enhanced-death-benefit-for-survivors-of-covid-19-victims/
Get Tested! Essential Workers in New York State can make an appointment to be tested at one of our drive through or walk in testing sites by calling the COVID-19 Hotline at 1-888-364-3065 or online at https://covid19screening.health.ny.gov
New York, Westchester, Rockland, Albany, Broome, Oneida, Monroe, Erie and Niagara Counties
Individuals who are employed as health care workers, first responders, or in any position within a nursing home, long-term care facility, or other congregate care setting, including but not limited to:
Direct Care Providers
Firefighters
Medical Specialists
Nutritionists and Dietitians Occupational/Physical/Recreational/Speech Therapists Paramedics/Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
Psychologists/Psychiatrists
Residential Care Program Managers
Individuals who are employed as essential employees who directly interact with the public while working, including but not limited to:
Animal Care Workers (e.g. Veterinarians)
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Automotive Service and Repair Workers
Mail and Shipping Workers Bank Tellers and Workers
Maintenance and Janitorial/Cleaning Workers
Child Care Workers
Retail Workers at Essential Businesses (e.g. Client-Facing Case Managers and Coordinators
Grocery Stores, Pharmacies, Convenience Counselors (e.g. Mental Health, Addiction,
Stores, Gas Stations, Hardware Stores) Youth, Vocational, Crisis, etc.)
Security Guards and Personnel Delivery Workers
Dentists and Dental Hygienists
Social Workers
Essential Construction
Teachers/Professors/Educators
Workers at Occupied Residences or Buildings
Transit Workers (e.g. Airports, Railways, Buses, and For-Hire Vehicles)
Faith-Based Leaders (e.g. Chaplains, Clergy Members)
Trash and Recycling Workers
Field Investigators/Regulators for Health and Safety
Utility Workers
Food Service Workers
Funeral Home Workers
Hotel/Motel Workers
Human Services Providers
We will beat this virus and rebuild the economy, but only if Congress protects workers in the next COVID-19 relief package. Take action today! -> https://actionnetwork.org/letters/working-men-and-women-need-federal-emergency-relief/
Tell NYS Workers Comp Board: Protect workers who are sick and dying because of their jobs!
Take Action! -> https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-nys-workers-comp-board-to-cover-covid-19-as-an-occupational-disease
Union Member Relief Funds:
https://www.nysut.org/resources/special-resources-sites/disaster-relief/make-a-donation
https://sagaftra.foundation/assistance/disasterrelief/
https://actorsfund.org/help-our-entertainment-communiity-covid-19-emergency-relief
https://www.nycclc.org/news/2020-04/covid-19-ways-help
https://www.pef.org/disaster-relief/
https://aflcio.org/covid-19/labor-movement-relief-funds
https://www.local802afm.org/2020/03/802-musicians-emergency-relief-fund-call-for-donations/
Regional Food Bank Information: https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/nutrition/hpnap/regional_foodbank_map.htm
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance  |
Unemployment Insurance Claim Information - Video  |
https://nysaflcio.org/covid-19-nys-agency-guidance
State Public Employees Retirement Information:
https://www.osc.state.ny.us/retire/index.php
https://nyretirementnews.com/filing-for-retirement-benefits-during-the-covid-19-emergency/
The NYS DOL has opened a website to take COVID-19 complaints. Click here. You may file a complaint for any of the following reasons:
1). You qualify for COVID-19 paid sick leave and your employer refuses to pay it.
2). You are being directed to work at a non-essential business.
3). Your employer has failed to pay your earned sick pay or paid time off.
4). Your employer has failed to pay your earned wages or pay for all of the hours you worked.
5). Your employer has threatened or fired you for reasons related to COVID-19.
6). Your employer is forcing you to work when you are sick.
7). You know about a business that is non-essential and is operating.
Initial USDOL Guidance on Federal Leave Programs - https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic
