Helene Toolbox - Disaster Resources
Unemployment *
Unemployment compensation after a natural disaster - Oct 21 revision
Instructions for employees to file for unemployment benefits in NC - Oct 4 document
Using the Attached Worker UI Claims Filing Process - Oct 21 revision
Employee Benefits *
Health insurance issues during a natural disaster - Oct 4 document
401(k) issues during a natural disaster - Oct 4 document
Employee leaves in the event of a natural disaster - Oct 4 document
Mental Health *
Disaster Distress Hotline - SAMHSA government website if you don't have an EAP
Wage & Hour Issues *
Wage & Hour issues in a natural disaster - Oct 4 document
Employer Liability *
Workers Compensation issues in a natural disaster - Oct 4 document
Sharing private information after a natural disaster - Oct 4 document
Ways to Provide Assistance *
Employer assistance for their employees - IRS disaster relief CODE and FAQ
Financial assistance for individuals and businesses - Oct 4 document
How to create a charitable trust - Oct 4 document
Established organizations for donating items, money, and time:
- American Red Cross - donations welcome, blood donations urgently needed
- United Way - donations welcome, special fund setup for Helene recovery
- Salvation Army - donations welcome, special fund setup for Helene recovery
- Samaritan's Purse - donations welcome for delivering essential supplies to affected areas
- Operation Airdrop - donations welcome for delivering essential supplies to affected areas
- Appalachian Recovery Fund - donations welcome for providing supplies and services
PTO Donations *
Important information about developing a leave donation policy - Oct 10 document
WCI leave donation policy template - Oct 10 changeable document
Leave donor authorization template - Oct 10 changeable document
Leave donation request and approval template - Oct 10 changeable document
Layoffs & Business Closing Laws *
WARN Act requirements after a natural disaster - Oct 4 document
Sample notices required under WARN from WCI's Employment Law Guide, chapter 23:
- Notice to the highest elected official where the site is located: see page 6 in link above
- Notice to the employee: see page 7 in link above
- Notice to the Department of Commerce: see page 8 in link above
- Notice to the union official (if applicable): see page 9 in link above
Related Legislation
North Carolina Disaster Recovery Act - Oct 16 article
Hurricane Tax Relief from the IRS- Oct 16 article
* NOTE: The information provided in these documents and web pages is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or guaranteed claims-handling from any federal government agency. Each case is fact specific. You should consult a qualified attorney or appropriate government agency for specific legal questions or concerns.