Summary of the Guidance
The main focus of the update is to help employers reopen their businesses safely. According to the CDPH, business operation decisions should be based on both the level of disease transmission in the community and a company’s readiness to protect the safety and health of its workers and customers. As such, the agency advises that all employers should collaborate with workers and unions to effectively communicate important COVID-19 information and must implement (and update as necessary) a plan that:- Is specific to their workplace;
- Identifies all areas and job tasks with potential exposures to COVID-19;
- Includes control measures to eliminate or reduce such exposures;
- Maintains healthy business operations;
- Maintains a healthy work environment;
- Provides effective training for workers; and
- Encourages workers to give input into an effective workplace plan.
- How to manage an outbreak;
- When workers can return to work;
- Regulations and guidance for COVID-19 reporting and disclosures;
- Protected leaves;
- Unemployment benefits; and
- Workers’ Compensation