Self-Employed, Small Business Included in Emergency Aid Measures
The Senate passed emergency legislation Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 to provide support to workers and families during the coronavirus pandemic.
The bill has gone to President Trump, who signed it into law.
NAR has published a comprehensive guide to the $2 trillion, 880-page bill educating REALTORS® on the many benefits of the recently passed CARES Act and how they might affect you and your business.
Coronavirus Precautions for REALTORS®
Due to growing concerns about the Coronavirus, NAR has released guidelines for REALTORS®, to help you take preventative measures to avoid contracting the disease.
Coronavirus: A guide for REALTORS®
Also- check out www.coronavirus.comfor information and tips to protect your home and workplace
What preventative measures may be taken to reduce the risk of contracting and spreading coronavirus?
The CDC urges individuals to take these measures to protect themselves and others:
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water aren't available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Practice social distancing by staying out of crowded places, avoiding group gatherings, and maintaining distance (approximately 6 feet) from others when possible.
- Avoid close contact with anyone who is sick.
- Stay home if you have a fever, cough, shortness of breath or any other cold or flu-like symptom.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or cough or sneeze into your sleeve.
