On July 24, 2020, the State of California published a guidance, “COVID- 19 Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening.” The guidance provided gives employers the tools they need to open safely and mitigate risks associated with COVID-19.
The guidance covers the following topics:
- How to Open Safely
- Industry-Specific Guidance & Checklists
- What to do if there is a Case of COVID-19 in the Workplace
- Managing the Outbreak and Returning to Work
- Outbreak Identification Preparedness
- Communication of Identified Cases of COVID-19
- Preventing Further Spread in the Workplace
- Returning to Work
- Employers Cleaning Guide
- Regulations and Guidance for Reporting and Providing Sick Leave
- Recording Cases of COVID-19
- Reporting COVID-19 Cases to Cal/OSHA
- California Family Rights Act: Job-Protected Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- State Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave
- Workers’ Compensation
- Enforcement and Compliance
- Worker Education
- Understanding COVID-19
- Protecting Yourself at Work
- Protecting Yourself at Home
The guidance contains links to employer and employee resources and provides a comprehensive checklist of applicable policies and procedures for businesses that reopen.