- Develop an overriding policy for how the company will respond to a COVID-19 outbreak and impacts. Helpful resources:
- Implement a plan of action for counseling employees who are concerned they may have been exposed to the virus.
- Identify an HR point of contact
- Where to send them to get tested (https://coronavirus.utah.gov.)
- Policy for self-quarantine
- Tracing of exposure to others
- Clarify PTO and sick leave policies to encourage employees who are not well to stay home. Paid sick leave should be adjusted to accommodate the response to COVID-19.
- Understand that employees may be affected by school closures that will impact child care needs and employee availability.
- Plan for business disruptions
- Cross Train employees
- Identify critical functions to maintain operations.
- Examine supply chain vulnerabilities.
- Establish a process to communicate information to employees on the company response plan
- Coordination with state and local health officials is strongly suggested to ensure appropriate and timely actions and responses.