Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
HR Hotline Minute – COVID-19
- What to do if an employee tests positive for COVID-19
- What to do if an employee is exposed to someone with COVID-19
- What If The Employee Was Exposed to COVID-19 But Has No Symptoms
- When Can An Employee Return to Work After A Positive COVID-19 Test?
Bringing Employees Back To Work
- COVID-19 and When To Return to Work
- Coronavirus (Jobs That Require On-Site Attendance)
- CDC Releases Comprehensive Coronavirus Guidance
- Making (Re)Opening Decisions During the COVID-19 Pandemic (CDC Flowchart)
- Exercise Starter Kit for Workshop on Reconstituting Operations (FEMA)
- Coronavirus COVID-19 Anticipating and Addressing Employees’ Return To Work Concerns Post-Pandemic
- What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws
- Self Certification to Return to Work After COVID-19 Symptoms/Exposure Form
- Return to Work Policy
- Checklist for Managing COVID-19 Tests and Symptoms
- Safe Work Playbook for Manufacturing Companies (produced by Lear Corporation)
- Poster Communication for Onsite Workers
- Checklist – Bringing Employees Back to Work
State Specific Information
OHIO
- Revised Order – Stay Safe Ohio (updated May 20, 2020)
- Hair Salons, Day-Spas, Nail Salons, Barbershops, Tanning-Facilities
- Restaurants
- Responsible RestartOhio – Manufacturing, Distribution & Construction (Ohio.gov)
- Responsible RestartOhio Consumer, Retail & Services (Ohio.gov)
- Responsible RestartOhio – General Offices (Ohio.gov)
KENTUCKY
- Kentucky Stay-At-Home Guidelines
- Kentucky – Phase I Healthcare Services Reopening
- Kentucky – Benchmarks for Reopening Economy – COVID19
INDIANA
Mental Health Resources
- COVID-19 Care Line
- Ohio Department of Mental Health
- Talking To Kids / Children About COVID-19
- COVID-19 Resources for Adults
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
- Paid Leave Request Form – Updated by the America Rescue Plan Act
- FFCRA and Back to School Decision Flowchart
- IRS guidance addresses reporting on qualified sick leave and family leave wages (Jul. 13, 2020)
- GUIDANCE ON THE ESSENTIAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKFORCE
- FFCRA Q&A from Department of Labor
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act Summary
- ERA COVID-19 Webinar – 03.24.2020 YOUTUBE
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act Notice – Frequently Asked Questions
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Expanded Family and Medical Leave Requirements
- COVID-19 or Other Public Health Emergencies and the Family and Medical Leave Act Questions and Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
- FAQ Drug Testing During Covid (Author: Working Partners)
- What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws (Updated on June 17, 2020)
- COVID-19 2nd Survey Q&A (as of 4/20/20) This link will be updated soon!
- FAQ – DOL Temporary FFCRA Rules – Effective April 1, 2020
- Frequently asked questions about layoffs and closures
- Coronavirus FAQ – SHRM
Sample Templates, Forms, Policies and Communication
- Coronavirus Layoff Notice to an Employee on Furlough Letter
- Employee Testing Positive for Covid Sample Letter
- Possible Employee Exposure to Covid19 Letter
- Coronavirus Self Certification to Return to Work After Covid 19 Symptoms Exposure
- Contact Tracing in the Workplace Form
- Workplace Mask Policy
- Employers Coronavirus Checklist
- COVID-19 Employee Health-Screening Form
- COVID-19 Self-Certification Prior to Shift Form
- Coronavirus Self Certification to Return to Work After Covid 19 Symptoms Exposure Form
- Approval of leave request under the FFCRA (sample letter)
- COVID-19 Diagnosis (sample letter)
- Possible Employee Exposure to Covid19 Letter
- Short Term Telecommuting Agreement
- Temporary Telecommuting Arrangements Policy Covid19
- COVID19 Leave Request Form with EFMLA Documentation
- EFMLA – Sample Eligibility and Designation Form
- Minimum Basic Operations Letter
- Sample FMLA Policy for Employers with Less than 50 Workers
- Employee Daily Temperature Check
- Employee Letter Exemption To Work
- Infectious Disease Control policy (PDF, Word)
- Memo Temporary Telecommuting Arrangements (PDF, Word) This link will be updated soon.
- Memo Coronavirus and Flu Prevention (PDF, Word)
- Coronavirus COVID-19 Customizable Guidance Letter (PDF, Word)
- Keeping Strong Communications in Place in Times of Crisis
- Posting for Visitors coming on-site
- COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave & FMLA Leave Request Form
Payroll
Health Insurance Benefits
- Checklist for Open Enrollment
- Health Insurance Coverage Flexibility
- Ohio Department of Health Website
- How Coronavirus Could Impact Your Business’s Insurance
Info for Small Businesses
- Resources to Help Your Small Business Survive the Coronavirus
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
Business Continuity
- COVID-19 Business Bridge This link will be updated soon!
- FFCRA Tax Rebate*
- Rapid Response Solutions for Businesses*
Fair Labor Standards Act and the Coronavirus
Completing I-9 Forms during COVID-19
- Form I-9 Examples Related to Temporary COVID-19 Policies
- ICE announces another 30-day extension of flexibility in rules related to Form I-9 compliance (6/16/20)
- DHS has issued a temporary policy regarding expired List B identity documents used to complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification This link will be updated soon!
Layoffs and Furloughs
- Frequently asked questions about layoffs and closures
- What Happens to Employee Benefits During a Furlough? This link will be updated soon!
- Layoffs and Shutdowns Ohio
Unemployment Insurance
- Unemployment Insurance During Covid-19 (June 16, 2020)
- Individual state information related to Covid19
- Shared Work Program
- Shared Work Program FAQ’s
- Coronavirus and Unemployment Insurance Benefits (ODJFS)
OHIO
- “New Weekly Claim Filing Process” for OH This link will be updated soon!
- Office of Unemployment Insurance – Ohio
KENTUCKY
INDIANA
CDC/OSHA Information
- COVID-19: Recommended Employer Response to CDC’s Revised Guidance on High-Risk Employees (Dinsmore & Shohl LLP 6/29/20)
- Coronavirus Health and Safety Updated to Include Antibody Testing This link will be updated soon!
- Ten Steps All Workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus
- CDC COVID-19 Website
- OSHA COVID19 Website
- OSHAs Guide on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
- Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
- OSHA Guidance
- World Health Organization dedicated website
- State Health Department websites
Human Resources Information
- Coronavirus: HR’s role (PDF, Word)
- Helping Human Resources Managers Prepare for Coronavirus Pandemic (PDF, Word)
ADA
- The EEO Has Just Weighed in on What Employers Should Know about the Coronavirus and the ADA
- Pandemic preparedness in the workplace and the Americans with disabilities act
Privacy
- Amid Coronavirus Concerns Don’t Forget HIPAA Privacy (PDF, Word)
- HIPAA privacy and Novel Coronavirus [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services]
Telecommuting
Archives
Bringing Employees Back To Work
FAQs
- FAQ – Tax Credits for Required Paid Leave Provided by Small and Midsize Businesses
- FAQ – Round 2 DOL – Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Updated 3-27- 2020)*
Federal Contractors
Completing I-9 Forms during COVID-19
General Trends
- ERA Survey Results – COVID-19 Impact and Strategies for the Future
- ERA COVID-19 Survey #4 – Adjustment to Bonuses and Merit Increases in Response to COVID-19
FFCRA Information
- Employee Rights: Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) – No longer required after December 31, 2020
- How Do COVID-19 Paid Sick and FMLA Leave Work Together?
- Emergency Paid Sick and FMLA Leave Flow Chart
- Process for Requesting Emergency Family Medical Leave (EFMLA)