COVID-19 Coronavirus Resources

Resources for Business Virus Mitigation, Remote Worker, Travel Policies, and General Guidelines

Last Updated - May 17, 2020

American Red Cross: The American Red Cross provides general information about how to prevent the spread of the virus as well as who is most as risk of being infected.

Apple: In partnership with the White House, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Apple developed a COVID-19 Screening Tool to determine if you need to test yourself for the virus.

Arent Fox LLP

Arent Fox LLP, counsel to MEMA, formed a COVID-19 task force to advise clients on legal issues rooted in the coronavirus pandemic. Arent Fox is issuing task force alerts with information on response efforts as well as guidelines to mitigate the spread of the virus. Below are a few examples of recent alerts:

• April 6, 2020 – SBA Offers Guidance on Affiliation Rules for Paycheck Protection Program

• April 6, 2020 – Defense Production Act:  Four Takeaways for Companies That Make or Sell Medical PPE and Related Commodities

Boston Consulting Group

• March 3, 2020 – What Coronavirus Could Mean for the Global Economy by Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Martin Reeves and Paul Swartz

• March 19, 2020 – BCG’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Checklist

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: The CDC published a coronavirus information page which includes basic information about the virus, how to prevent it, and special guidelines for communities such as schools and businesses. 

Congressional Research Service: Published a report on March 2, 2020 The Defense Production Act of 1950: History, Authorities, and Considerations for Congress

FEMA and Coronavirus:  How to Help

• Private companies looking to produce products for COVID-19 response email nbeoc@max.gov

• To sell medical supplies/equipment email covidsupplies@fema.dhs.gov

• Donate medical supplies/equipment to FEMA

• Industry Liaison Program for information on how to provide non-medical supplies, services or equipment

National Association of Manufacturers: NAM has provided information on government efforts to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus, including disaster loan assistance for small businesses as well as employee health and safety efforts.

The White House:  A quick list of steps Americans can take to keep others from getting infected Coronavirus Guidelines for America – Slow the Spread

World Health Organization: The WHO is providing updates on its efforts to combat the coronavirus as well as tips on how to protect yourself from the pandemic.

Resources to Work-From-Home

• March 25, 2020 – Arent Fox LLP Alert: Best Practices for Managing Employees While on Telework Status

• March 17, 2020 – 23 Essential Tips for Working Remotely

• March 16, 2020 – How to thrive as remote worker

• Mach 13, 2020 – Tips to be productive working from home

Business Travel

• March 26, 2020 – Airline Coronavirus Cancellation Policies

• CDC Travel Guidelines

• April 7, 2020 – Hotel Coronavirus Cancellation Policies

• U.S. State Department: Which countries have travel bans?

• U.S. State Department: Traveler’s Checklist

• U.S. State Department: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program

• April 10, 2020 – Department of Transportation: FAQs from FTA Grantees Regarding COVID-19

Business, Employer and Government Guideline Resources
 

• May 15, 2020 - Chamber of Commerce: Standardized Employee Screening Questionnaire
  
  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce developed a Standardized Employee Screening Questionnaire for businesses beginning to reopen in order to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. The template is based on questions required by different states and reflects inputs across sectors.
   

• April 15, 2020 – FEMA Coronavirus Rumor Control

• CDC – Business and Employers Guidelines

• Chamber of Commerce – Resources & Guidelines for Businesses

• CISA – Risk Management for COVID-19

• March 9, 2020 – Department of Labor – OSHA’s “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19”

• Department of Labor – OHSA Resources for Workers and Employers on COVID-19

• March 26, 2020 – DOL Guidance, effective April 1, 2020, expands paid sick leave and FMLA under “Families First Coronavirus Response Act”

• Environmental Protection Agency - Disinfectants for Use Against COVID-19

• March 26, 2020 – Enforcement Discretion Policy for COVID-19 Pandemic

• March 26, 2020 – Flexibilities to Manufacturers of Disinfectants

• ​Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - EEO Laws and COVID-19​

  • April 10, 2020 – Arent Fox - The EEOC Updates its COVID-19 Guidance

  • April 17, 2020 - "What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws"

  • March 27, 2020 – EEOC Recorded Webinar Q&A About the Pandemic and Antidiscrimination Laws

• Small Business Administration - COVID-19 Resources

• World Health Organization - Disinfectants for Use Against COVID-19