Employers and employees have questions about what steps they should be taking to help protect against COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. We have compiled some useful resources to help you understand what actions to take at this time when there is so much uncertainty surrounding this situation.
Coronavirus - Workplace Considerations for Employers
We want to share this useful summary Fox Rothschild LLP put together to answer common questions from employers, including, "can we tell other employees about an employee who has or may have the coronavirus?" and "can we ask employees to stay home if we suspect they may have the coronavirus or have been exposed to the coronavirus?”
CDC - Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
This government issued resource includes tips for employers on how to keep the workplace Coronavirus free, and how to create a plan if there is an outbreak in the US.
Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19
The World Health Organization put together information about dealing with the current outbreak including: ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your workplace; how to manage risks when organizing meetings & events; travel considerations; and, getting your workplace ready in case COVID-19 arrives in your community. WHO also frequently updates this resource- Q&A on Coronaviruses.
Your local health department also can provide guidance for dealing with the uncertainty created by this outbreak. Please feel free to contact us if we can help with any questions regarding how to address COVID-19 in your workplace.
