Chamber of Commerce shares resources on COVID-19
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has collated resources to help businesses make informed decisions for continuity during the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. Rochester Chamber has also joined a U.S. Chamber of Commerce task force to help the American business community and policymakers undertake responsible, fact-based planning.
Here they are:
World Health Organization Coronavirus Resources
Government Resources
Federal Health Resources
Centers for Disease Control Coronavirus Resource Page
CDC: Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions
CDC: Coronavirus Handouts and Posters
CDC: Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
CDC: Coronavirus Prevention and Treatment
CDC: Personal Nonpharmaceutical Interventions: Everyday Preventive Actions
Department of Homeland Security Pandemic Guidance
Federal Business Resources
U.S. Small Business Administration: Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
SBA: Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus
U.S. Department of Labor: Public Health Emergencies and the Fair Labor Standards Act Questions and Answers
State Health Resources
New York State Department of Health Coronavirus Resources
Sign Up for New York State Coronavirus Updates
State Business Resources
Empire State Development: COVID-19 Resources
Empire State Development: Submit Your COVID-19-Related Questions
New York State Department of Labor: Shared Work Program Partial Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Executive Order: Reduction of On-site Workforce at New York State Businesses and Nonprofits
Executive Order: Health Care, Malls, and Amusement-related Businesses
Paid Leave for New Yorkers Under Mandatory or Precautionary Quarantine Due to COVID-19
Local
Monroe County Health Department Coronavirus Updates
Advice from Law Firms
Underberg & Kessler: COVID-19 Response: Feds to Require Employers Provide Paid Sick Leave & Family Medical Leave
Pullano & Farrow: Employment Law Considerations Regarding Addressing Coronavirus Related Issues in the Workplace
Nixon Peabody and Monroe County Health: Coronavirus: Preparing Employers for Impact Slide Deck and WebEx Recording
Nixon Peabody and Monroe County Health: Coronavirus: Preparing Employers for Impact Video Presentation
Littler: Coronavirus Resources for Employers
Nixon Peabody: Coronavirus Employer Update
Harris Beach: Coronavirus Triggers Need for Precautions Among School Districts and Employers
Littler: Coronavirus: Employer Action Items
Nixon Peabody: Managing Global Workforce During Coronavirus Outbreak
Academic Institutions and Health Care Providers
Rochester Regional Health: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
University of Rochester: Novel Coronavirus Resources and Updates
Planning and Preparation
Benefits, Financial, and Consulting
Relph Benefit Advisors: Coronavirus Resource Center
KPMG: COVID-19: How CEOs can respond to the crisis and build a resilient future
J.P. Morgan: Managing Through Uncertain TImes
Bond Benefits Consulting: Coronavirus Testing in New York and Other FAQs
Benefit News: Growing Concerns of Coronavirus Should Spur Plans, Not Panic, in the Workplace
Gallagher: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Preparedness
McKinsey & Co.: COVID-19: Implications for Business
Socialgist: Remote Readiness: Managing Work from Home Video
CypherWorx Course: COVID-19: What You Need to Know
iv4: “Supporting Your Remote Workforce” Webinar March 19
Business Associations
The Business Council of New York State: “The Impact of Coronavirus on Employers” Webinar March 20
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: 5 Ways to Manage Small Business Coronavirus Concerns When Employees Can’t Work From Home
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: 5 Resources to Help Your Small Business Survive the Coronavirus
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus Workplace Tips for Employees
Human Resources
SHRM: Trump Signs Coronavirus Relief Bill with Paid Leave Mandate
HR Dive: Quick Tips for Employers as Coronavirus Outbreak Continues
ESI: Coronavirus: What Employers Need to Know
Public Relations and Communications
Dixon Schwabl: Coronavirus Communication Tips
PR Daily: How Brand Managers Should Address Coronavirus
PR Daily: Why Cooler Heads Must Prevail on the COVID-19 Virus
Mower: Five Communications and Operational Tips for Companies to Prepare for the Coronavirus
Community Services
imPowr Community Needs Exchange Matchmaking Portal
United Way and Rochester Area Community Foundation Community Crisis Fund
United Way Volunteer and In-kind Donations Response for COVID-19
Social Services
Child Care Council Offers Assistance to Families Seeking Services