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OSHA Program Seeks to Protect Workers at High Risk for COVID-19 Infection, Curtail Employer Retaliation

  • OSHA launches national emphasis program focused on businesses that put the greatest number of workers at risk of COVID-19 infection
  • Program will also prioritize companies where employers have retaliated against workers for reporting COVID-19 hazards or for taking other federally protected actions
  • OSHA is expected to release a recommendation on temporary emergency standards soon
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Connecticut Accelerates COVID-19 Vaccination Timetable, Tentatively Calls for Full Availability by April 5

  • Connecticut accelerates COVID-19 vaccination timetable, tentatively opening vaccinations to all residents over the age of 16 on April 5
  • Timetable also bumps up vaccination eligibility for residents ages 45 and older and seeks to prioritize high-risk individuals in April
  • Governor Ned Lamont urges patience, saying vaccinations will still take time despite the faster schedule
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Small Businesses Urged to Be Vigilant About Patching Microsoft Exchange Following Hack

  • White House urges businesses to patch Microsoft Exchange systems after the servers were targeted in a massive cyberattack
  • Attack was indiscriminate and largely affected small and medium-sized businesses
  • Microsoft has released information on identifying and repairing Exchange vulnerabilities
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SBA Anticipates Early April Opening for Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

  • Latest FAQ for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant says the U.S. Small Business Administration hopes to open it in early April
  • Program has been slow to roll out since its establishment in December’s Economic Aid Act
  • A total of $16.25 billion is available to qualifying arts and cultural organizations
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Connecticut Updates Business Rules in Advance of Relaxation of COVID-19 Capacity Limits

  • Connecticut issues business operating guidelines to take effect this Friday
  • Governor Ned Lamont previously announced that business capacity restrictions would largely be lifted on this date
  • Businesses encouraged to continue taking precautions, including mask wearing and social distancing rules
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Connecticut Unemployment Inches Down as Private Sector Hiring Improves

  • Connecticut unemployment shows little change in January in the latest data from the state Department of Labor
  • Private payrolls increase slightly, with trade, transportation, and utilities seeing the strongest gains
  • Information sectors has seen most significant losses during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Business News Roundup, March 15, 2021

A full employment prediction, an anticipated infrastructure bill, ongoing manufacturing challenges, the growth of wind power, help for day care centers, and the nation's most valuable startup are among the top business news items this morning. National Treasury Secretary Janet…

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SBA Extends Deferment on COVID-19 EIDL and Disaster Loans Until 2022

  • Deferment period on Economic Injury Disaster Loan and other SBA disaster loans deferred until 2022
  • EIDL program was greatly expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to issue approximately $500 million in low-interest loans each week
  • Borrowers can opt to make partial or full payments during the deferment period
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House Proposal Looks to Improve Diversity in U.S. Patent System

  • IDEA Act looks to improve diversity in U.S. patent applications
  • Legislation would require the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to collect demographic data but keep it separate from patent applications
  • Goal is to broaden access to women, minorities, and poor inventors, all of whom are underrepresented in developing inventions
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Scaling Your Company When the Growth of the Business Has Fizzled

  • Most companies reach a point where business growth plateaus, but some entrepreneurs will be eager to continue expanding
  • Mindset can be an important consideration in kickstarting new business opportunities
  • Business owners should identify problems that might be hindering growth and pursue strategies that can assist further expansion
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