COVID-19: Employer Considerations & Preparation

As concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus in the US grow, INFINITI HR feels it is important to talk to your team about the importance of relying on trusted sources of information, like the CDC.

One of the best things you can do to create a sense of safety early on is to make sure your team knows where to go to get trustworthy, up-to-date, and accurate information, and to think through what steps you can take as an employer to prevent infection, as well as prepare for it. Below is a graphic of steps you can take now.

Helpful resources include:

• Cough and sneeze etiquette
• Hand hygiene
• Clean hands webpage
• Staying home when sick
• Teleworkers eBook
• CDC recommendations
• Employee business travel safeguards

Depending on your industry, such as healthcare, or if you have employees overseas or who travel frequently, additional steps may be helpful or required. Additional resources with relevant info are:

• CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019
• Fisher Phillips FAQs For Employers On The COVID-19 Coronavirus

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