Paycheck Protection Program Update: Over the last few days I have worked with Oscar to prepare the application and appropriate documents for our submission in the Federal Government's Payroll Protection Program, which began accepting applications this morning. I made an appointment to meet with our banker several days ago and I have spent hours on hold [...]
Paycheck Protection Program If you are following the National news, the President recently signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” (CARES Act). This legislation provides over 2 trillion dollars to help re-stimulate the economy and to assist businesses with under 500 employees who have been adversely impacted due to COVID-19. This legislation allows [...]
Update on Evicitons From the Los Angeles Times 27 March, 2020. By LIAM DILLON STAFF WRITER With April 1 fast approaching, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the L.A. City Council on Friday expanded efforts to prevent residential evictions during the coronavirus pandemic. But the governor and councilmembers dismissed calls for broader action that housing advocates say would [...]
California Tax Filing I was able to confirm today that the State of California has extended the tax filing date from April 15th to July 15th. This coincides with the Federal tax filing deadline.
Use Your ATO/Sick Time I want you all to know that I understand the difficulties that everyone is having to confront at the moment and, next to remaining healthy, your income and finances are of great concern. Over the last few days I have been gathering a lot of information on how we can manage [...]
Credit Card Debt In my open letter to all staff on March 19th I let everyone know that I welcomed any suggestions regarding how we can all get through this time. Here is one that I must share as it can be of tremendous help to each and everyone of us. Jennifer Lindsey from [...]
No Evictions On March 15th, Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti issued an Emergency Order which implemented a number of measures designed to protect the public and contain the risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus. Additionally, the Mayor issued a temporary moratorium on evictions for non-payment of rent for tenants who are unable to pay rent due [...]
Access Your Payroll Information I have received a number of texts and emails from staff asking for details of their payroll information needed for filing with the EDD to obtain Unemployment Insurance benefits. You can access all of your payroll information, including pay stubs from 2018 - to present time, as well as tax documents [...]
A Message from the Executive Director Dear Mission: Renaissance Family, I want to begin by thanking you all for being part of this very special team and hope that you and your family are safe and healthy. The last few days have been trying on us all as we have been forced to temporarily [...]
Highly Recommended With the recent "Stay at Home" order in effect it is uncertain as to when we will be able to return to full operation in California.. It is thereby highly recommended that you immediately apply for Unemployment Insurance through the California Employment Development Department. I encourage every M:R team member to file for [...]
