Retailers throughout the state are looking to hire during this unprecedented time. Simply click on the name of the organization below and submit an application. Many are hiring on-the-spot. If you are a retailer looking to hire and want to be added to this resource page, please contact us via email.
Grocery and Other Essential Workers Eligible for Child Care ProgramOn Tuesday, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services shared information on the state’s Temporary Pandemic Child Care (TPCC) program, including eligibility. Grocery store workers and other retail employees that qualify as “essential workers” under the Stay at Home Public Health Orderalso qualify for child care under […]
We are hearing reports from members that local health departments are not enforcing the state’s March 22, 2020 “Stay at Home Order” uniformly and that some are creating requirements for businesses above and beyond the state order. While we have been reporting these cases to the Governor’s office and the Ohio Department of Health, asking for uniformity at […]
COLUMBUS, OHIO – March 26, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “The Ohio Council of Retail Merchants applauds Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted, and the Ohio legislature led by Speaker Householder, Minority Leader Sykes, Senate President Obhof, and Minority Leader Yuko for their bipartisan leadership during this difficult time,” said Gordon Gough, President and CEO. “Throughout this […]
Legislature Passes Emergency Measure in Response to Coronavirus Today, the Ohio General Assembly convened and voted unanimously to send an emergency proposal in response to the COVID-19 crisis to the Governor for his signature. As an emergency measure, it will take effective immediately upon his signature. The Governor had requested that the legislature grant statutory […]
Overview of Ohio Department of Health “Director’s Stay at Home Order” | 3/23/2020 Ohio’s “Stay Home Order” requires all persons in Ohio to stay at their place of residence except when engaged in certain defined “Essential Activities,” “Essential Governmental Functions,” or to participate in “Essential Businesses and Operations.” Read more. Treasury Issues New Notice on Tax […]
The Ohio Council of Retail Merchants has been following the COVID-19 crisis closely. Please access essential information by clicking through the tabs below:
Here is today’s Ohio COVID-19 update: 351 confirmed cases as of today reaching 40 counties, resulting in 83 hospitalizations and three deaths. The cases range in age from one year to 91 with a median age of 51. Today, Governor DeWine directed Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton to sign a “stay at home” […]
Here is today’s Ohio COVID-19 update: 169 confirmed cases as of today, up from 119 yesterday, reaching 28 counties, and resulting in 39 hospitalizations and one death in Lucas County. The cases range in age from one year to 91. We continue to stress to the Administration the importance of retail store operations and the sophisticated […]
Please find helpful information and answers to common questions as it relates to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Comp. For questions about COVID-19’s effect on BWC, you can email BWCCOVID19@bwc.state.oh.us. (click image to view document)
