Resources for Employees

North Lake Tahoe’s employees are the lifeblood of our community; therefore, the health and safety of our workers is a top priority. We recognize that the ramifications of COVID-19, including business closures, have turned a public health crisis into difficult economic times for employees across the region.

Please note: TART service is still available and free. See HERE for the schedule and additional information.

Helpful Information on Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) – Relief for Businesses and Additional Unemployment Benefits

The bill provides various tax relief and loan provisions to assist businesses impacted by COVID-19, as well as additional unemployment benefits for individuals affected by the pandemic. See Here!

If you are unemployed or furloughed and looking for information, please visit the following resources:

• For California employees, please visit the State of California Employment Development Department (CA EDD) to apply for unemployment.
• For Nevada employees, please visit Uninsurance Nevada and watch this instructional video.
• For employees who live in one state and work in another, please visit the resources for the state of which you were employed.
• For employees owning or renting a home, you can apply for disaster loan assistance with the U.S. Small Business Administration. 
• For employees looking for information on worksharing and unemployment, look at resources from the Alliance for Workforce Development

If you are currently employed and concerned about COVID-19, these resources provide more information on staying healthy while on the job:

• CA EDD’s Coronavirus Recommendations 
• California/OSHA Guidance on Requirements to Protect Workers from Coronavirus
• Nevada Health Response: Coronavirus in Nevada 
• Nevada Health Response: Information for Businesses and Workforce

Should You Dip Into Your Retirement Savings During the Pandemic?

• If you’re facing a financial crisis during the coronavirus pandemic, the CARES Act makes it easy to borrow from your retirement savings.
• But that doesn’t mean it’s a better option than a personal loan, a 0% APR credit card or an emergency fund in a high-yield savings account.

How the CARES Act affects retirement savings

• With the intention to help those hurt by the pandemic, the CARES Act is temporarily allowing those impacted to tap into their retirement funds — up to $100,000 of their savings — without the typical 10% penalty.
• The new law covers a wide range of people, including those who lost their jobs due to the outbreak to anyone who has COVID-19.