COVID-19 Communicating With Employees

COVID-19 Communicating with Employees

March 12th, 2020

As part of their efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace, employers should implement an employee communication plan about the illness to employees. The CDC, WHO and OSHA have all created informational material on the virus and its symptoms, prevention and treatment that can be helpful for employees. Please see table below for key resources.

World Health Organization (WHO)

• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• Get Your Workplace Ready for a Pandemic (flu-specific but can be adapted to Coronavirus)
• Pandemic Planning Checklists and Guidance (can be adapted to Coronavirus)

U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• Safety and Health Topics: COVID-19
• How to Protect Yourself in the Workplace During a Pandemic

U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

• Pandemic Flu and the Fair Labor Standards Act (can be adapted to Coronavirus)
• Pandemic Flu and the Family and Medical Leave Act (can be adapted to Coronavirus)

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

• Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and The Americans With Disabilities Act

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

• Disasters and Emergencies – Pandemic

visit both State and local Health Department sites for specific guidance.