U.S. Department of Labor >
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS and Department of Labor announce plan to implement coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small- and mid-sized businesses to swiftly cover the cost of providing coronavirus-related leave.
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Understanding Families First Coronavirus Response Act in effect April 1, 2020Guidance to share with your EmployeesFFCRA
Families First Coronavirus Response Act - Questions and Answers -->Read More
CDC (Centers for Disease Control >
CDC (Center for Disease Control)
The following interim guidance may help prevent workplace exposures to acute respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, in non-healthcare settings:- Actively encourage sick employees to stay home
- Separate sick employees
- Emphasize staying home when sick, respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene by all employees
- Perform routine environmental cleaning
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers (CDC) (WEBSITE)
COVID-19 Screening Tool (WEBSITE)
Printable Resources to Post in Your Facility
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) >
OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
Coronavirus Response Resources from OSHA
- Temporary enforcement guidance for respirator fit-testing in healthcare.
- A new website offers the latest U.S. Department of Labor resources.
- Workplace safety guidance
- OSHA Alert lists steps to prevent worker exposure (available in English and Spanish)
U.S. Chamber of Commerce >
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Legislative Summary
Congress acted late last week to pass legislation to support businesses and families affected by the disruption. The summary includes legislative action regarding:
- Unemployment Compensation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Family and Medical Leave
- Provisions for Diagnostic Testing
- Health Services
- School Nutrition Programs, WIC, SNAP, Senior Food Programs
- Medical Devices Liability
- Discussion of Liquidity Impact for Small Businesses
Read the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Summary on the Latest Congressional Action on Coronavirus Response: --> PDF DOWNLOAD
Additional Resources from U.S. Chamber
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Combating the Coronavirus: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Resources (WEBSITE)
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Workplace Tips for Employees (PDF DOWNLOAD)
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Guidance for Employers to Plan and Respond to COVID-19 (PDF DOWNLOAD)
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Customizable Workplace Flyer (Open in Chrome, Edge or Adobe to edit - PDF DOWNLOAD)
IRS (Internal Revenue Service) >
IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
The IRS has established a special section focused on steps to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the coronavirus. This page will be updated as new information is available
Government (DoD) Contracting >
Are you curious about contracting with the Department of Defense as part of the COVID-19 Emergency Response? -->Download Information
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