The JRW Associates Coronavirus (COVID-19) Source Portal is a collection of information as well as sources aiding our companion customers in their initiatives to proactively resolve the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 is a global, nationwide as well as CA public health emergency situation transferred generally from one person to another with respiratory system beads generated when a contaminated individual coughings or sneezes. Completely prep work, our group will certainly proceed devoting our finest in course sources and also devices to assist our companion customers, their services as well as staff members remain on the leading edge of this worldwide pandemic.
We will continue to closely monitor the spread of COVID-19 and will remain following guidance from appropriate government health organizations. Our firm has instituted restrictions on domestic and international business travel as well as any regularly scheduled in person meeting and events. Additionally, we have approved and implemented formalities exercising mandatory Work-From-Home guidelines for our colleagues and staff.
We fully recognize no contingency action strategy can sufficiently eliminate the disruption of temporary service interruption. During this time, our teams key focus is to safely continue advising, educating, communicating, and supporting our partner clients with superior service.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (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
Department of Labor (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 a web page that explains how the Family and Medical Leave Act applies in cases of COVID-19 and other public health emergencies, and another web page that explains how the Fair Labor Standards Act applies in the same circumstances. Fact Sheet #70 provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding furloughs and other reductions in pay or hours worked.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (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.
Health and Human Services (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.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (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.
Additional JRW COVID-19 Employer Materials: (Documents are attached)
COVID-19 FAQs
Sample Communication to Employees (COVID-19)
Sample Emergency Family and Medical Leave Policy
Sample Emergency Paid Sick Leave Policy
Sample Essential Business Letter (COVID-19)
Sample Furlough Letter (COVID-19)
Sample Telecommuting Agreement
Sample Telecommuting Checklist
Sample Work from Home Agreement
Sample Acknowledgement of Receipt for Company-Issued Property
CA Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development State Resources