Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an emerging challenge across the world for employers. We’ve gathered some materials to help you stay on top of employee concerns.Check back frequently for updates as information changes daily.
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CDC Materials
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued:
- Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease, which provides recommended workplace strategies for employers and guidance on how to decrease COVID-19 spread, information on how to respond to outbreaks, and additional resources; and
- Public Health Response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Outbreak, which provides a chronological timeline and summary of the virus, cases reported in the United States, and the agency’s public health response to the illness.
The CDC has also created the following posters for download:
- What you need to know (English, Spanish, Chinese)
- What to do if you are sick (English, Spanish, Chinese)
- Stop the spread of germs (English, Spanish, Chinese)
- Symptoms of coronavirus (English, Spanish)
- President’s Coronavirus Guidance: 15 Days to Slow the Spread
- Workplace, School and Home Guidance
- See all CDC print resources
The CDC has also compiled a list of Phone Numbers for State and Local Health Departments. Keep up to date on CDC guidance for specific industries, latest updates, and resources on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) main page.
DOL Materials
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has created a resource page for workers and employers. The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division has posted these posters and guidance:
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights
- Employee Rights: Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act Notice – Frequently Asked Questions
- COVID-19 and the American Workplace
- Fact Sheet #70: Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Furloughs and Other Reductions in Pay and Hours Worked Issues
- COVID-19 or Other Public Health Emergencies and the Fair Labor Standards Act Questions and Answers
- COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act Questions and Answers
EEOC Materials
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has created a landing page entitled What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19, which provides links to resources and guidance.
HHS Materials
In response to COVID-19, the Office of Civil Rights for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a bulletin regarding HIPAA Privacy and COVID-19.
OSHA Materials
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has created a COVID-19 website for workers and employers that addresses the disease and provides guidance and other resources for preventing exposure to and infection with the virus.
Topics covered include:
- Background
- Hazard Recognition
- Medical Information
- Standards
- Control and Prevention
- Additional Resources
OSHA has also issued the publication Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19.
Small Business Administration Materials
The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued guidance entitled SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus, explaining how the SBA is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Also see Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources.
State Resources
We are adding links to state resources daily, below. Check this section often for links to new or updated resources.
Alabama
Department of Labor
Arkansas
Department of Health
Arizona
Department of Health Services
California
Guidance for Employers
- Cal/OSHA Interim Guidelines for General Industry on 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
- Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019
- Guidance on Requirements to Protect Workers from Coronavirus
Educational Materials and Fact Sheets
- Safety & Health Fact Sheet | Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (PDF)
- The California Workplace Guide to Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (PDF)
Model Written Plans and Programs
- Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Model Exposure Control Plan (Word)
- Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Model Laboratory Biosafety Plan (Word)
- Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Referring Employer Model Written Program (Word)
Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) – FAQs : Employee leave options, compensation, and
Department of Public Health (DPH)
Employment Development Department (EDD)
Labor and Workforce Development Agency
San Francisco
Office of Labor Standards Enforcement
Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment
- Information and Resources on Coronavirus
- Emergency Rules on Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19
- Emergency Leave with Pay (Colorado HELP) Rules
Connecticut
Department of Labor
- FAQs about coronavirus (COVID-19) for workers and employers
- SharedWork program (provides employers with a layoff alternative)
State Government
Delaware
Department of Labor
- The Delaware Department of Labor Expands Unemployment Benefits to Workers Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Division of Public Health
District of Columbia
Mayor’s Office
Florida
Department of Economic Opportunity
Georgia
Department of Labor
Department of Public Health
Iowa
Workforce Development
- Unemployment Insurance Guidance for Workers and Employers
- Employers — COVID-19 and Unemployment Insurance Questions
- Employers — Voluntary Shared Work Program
Department of Revenue
Illinois
Department of Employment Security
Illinois Department of Public Health
Indiana
Department of Labor
Kansas
Department of Health and Environment
Department of Labor
- COVID-19 Response Resources
- Shared Work Program
- Employer Spreadsheet Filing for Unemployment Insurance
Louisiana
Workforce Commission
Maine
Department of Labor
Maryland
Department of Labor
- Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 and Maryland’s Unemployment Insurance Benefits Administration
- COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund
State Government
Massachusetts
Department of Public Health
Labor and Workforce Development
Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services
Minnesota
Department of Health
Department of Labor and Industry
Minnesota Unemployment Insurance
Mississippi
Department of Employment Security
- Mississippi Announces Support for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
- Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
Nevada
Department of Health and Human Services
New Jersey
Department of Labor & Workforce Development
- NJDOL and the Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Employers & Businesses Should Know
- NJDOL Benefits and the Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Employees Should Know
State Government
New York
New York State
- Guidance on Essential Services
- New York State on Pause
- Protect yourself from COVID-19 and stop the spread of
germs: English, Spanish, Bengali, Chinese, Haitian, Korean, Russian
Department of Labor
- Unemployment Insurance (seven-day waiting period waived for Unemployment Insurance benefits for people who are out of work due to COVID-19 closures or quarantines)
- Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification
Office of the Attorney General
North Carolina
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Commerce and Employment Security
Ohio
Department of Health
Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations
Oregon
Employment Department
- COVID-19 Related Business Layoffs, Closures, and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
- COVID-19 Scenarios & Benefits Available
Governor’s Office
Secretary of State
Pennsylvania
Department of Labor and Industry
Rhode Island
Department of Labor and Training
South Carolina
Department of Health and Environmental Control
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
- Retail Food Service Establishments and COVID-19
Tennessee
Department of Labor & Workforce Development
Texas
Workforce Commission
Utah
Workforce Services
Washington
Department of Health
Employment Security Department (ESD)
Office of the Governor
Wisconsin
Department of Workforce Development
We recommend checking this page regularly for guidance as it is updated frequently.
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