Federal Resources
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 a web page that explains how the Family and Medical Leave Act applies in cases of COVID-19 and other public health emergencies, and a 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.
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.
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| Connecticut | Maine | New York | Vermont |
| Delaware | Maryland | North Carolina | Virginia |
| District of Columbia | Massachusetts | North Dakota | Washington |
| Florida | Michigan | Ohio | West Virginia |
| Georgia | Minnesota | Oklahoma | Wisconsin |
| Hawaii | Mississippi | Oregon | Wyoming |
| Idaho | Missouri | Pennsylvania |
Arizona
Department of Health Services
California
Interim Guidance for Protecting Health Care Workers
- Guidance for hospital and laboratory workers on preventing exposure to coronavirus
- Guidance for health care facilities on the efficient use of respirator supplies
Interim Guidelines for Protecting Workers in General Industry
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 salary.
Department of Public Health (DPH)
Employment Development Department (EDD)
- Benefits for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
- Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) FAQs (scroll down to “Employer Information” section)
- Reduced Work Hours, Potential Closure or Layoffs, and Tax Assistance
San Francisco
Office of Labor Standards Enforcement
Office of Economic and Workforce Development
Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment
Connecticut
Department of Labor
Florida
Department of Economic Opportunity
Georgia
Department of Labor
Illinois
Department of Employment Security
Illinois Department of Public Health
Indiana
Department of Labor
Louisiana
Workforce Commission
Maine
Department of Labor
Maryland
Department of Labor
Massachusetts
Department of Public Health
Labor and Workforce Development
Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services
Minnesota
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
- FAQs for Business and Workers (unemployment, workers' compensation, discrimination)
- NJDOL Benefits and the Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Employees Should Know
New York
New York State
New York State Department of Health
- 5 Steps to Prepare for COVID-19
- Cleaning and Disinfection Guidance for Public and Private Facilities
- Interim Guidance for Procedures When Identifying an Employee with Concerns for COVID-19 Exposures
- 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 for Unemployment Insurance benefits for people who are out of work due to COVID-19 closures or quarantines)
Office of the Attorney General
North Carolina
Department of Commerce and Employment Security
Ohio
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
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