COVID-19 Workforce Assistance

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The City of Annapolis understands that COVID-19 will have a significant impact on our local businesses and their employees. Below, please find important workforce resources. 

Please note that The Emergency Operations Center and the Annapolis Call Center are both now activated in response to COVID-19. For non-emergency questions or issues, you can reach the Call Center at 410-260-2211.

Employer & Worker Assistance

Maryland Department of Labor 

Visit the Department of Labor's COVID-19 FAQ about COVID-19 and Maryland’s Unemployment Insurance Benefits Administration - Unemployment Insurance

The Maryland Department of Labor’s Division of Labor and Industry enforces the Maryland Health Working Families Act, also known as Safe and Sick Leave, which may be useful for employees who need to take off from work due to COVID-19. For further assistance, email ssl.assistance@maryland.gov or call 410-767-2357.

Labor's Division of Unemployment Insurance is continuing to accept claims for unemployment insurance benefits, which are available for those who have become unemployed through no fault of their own. To speak to an Unemployment Insurance Specialist, please call 301-723-2000. 

Labor’s Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning enforces the Rapid Response System, which works collaboratively with the State’s businesses and workers to minimize the impact of economic disruptions caused by layoffs and plant or business operations closing.

Labor’s Office of Small Business Regulatory Assistance is available to help Maryland business owners find timely and effective solutions to issues, so they can go about running their companies. They can be contacted by calling 410-230-6101 or emailing osbra.inquiry@maryland.gov.

Maryland Insurance Administration

Visit the Maryland Insurance Administration's FAQ page addressing insurance-related questions about COVID-19.

Maryland Department of Human Services 

The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) is the state’s primary social service provider. The Department aggressively pursues opportunities to assist people in economic need, provide preventive services, and protect vulnerable children and adults

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called the Food Supplement Program (FSP) in Maryland, formerly known as Food Stamps, helps low-income households buy the food they need for good health. Everyone has the right to apply for FSP. 

Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation  

Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation offers resources and assistance for job seekers. For more information email info@aawdc.org.

Anne Arundel County Food Bank 

The Anne Arundel County Food Bank (AACFB) ensures that all those in need have access to food, nutritional supplements and baby food. 

Community Action Agency of Anne Arundel County 

For Anne Arundel County residents who require assistance with their utility bills or with housing services, please call 410.626.1900. Press #3 to reach Energy Assistance staff and press #4 to reach a member of our Housing Assistance and Services staff. 

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