California Legal Research has developed an extensive and daily updated guide to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). While this is outside the normal scope of our mission, these are not normal times. And we believe in empowering people to advocate within systems that have been designed to exclude them.



Due to limited funds, poor administration, and the lobbying efforts of large restaurant and hotel chains (who may qualify for each individual location that has fewer than 500 employees) the PPP may be depleted rapidly. So please apply quickly – and share this guide as widely as possible.

4/27/20 UPDATE

On 4/24/20 Congress passed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which added an additional $310 Billion to the PPP. Applications began being accepted again on 4/27/20.

4/7/20 UPDATE - PLEASE READ

Recent guidance by the Department of Treasury has stated that IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CALCULATE THE AMOUNT OF YOUR LOAN CORRECTLY. The banks will review this number, but they are not legally liable if you calculate the wrong number. If possible, please have a lawyer or accountant review your calculations. It is also highly advised that, if you are uncertain on any cost provide an underestimate.