LINKS TO CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) RESOURCES FOR US SUPERYACHT ASSOCIATION (Thanks so much to our partners at the MRAA and NMMA)
LATEST NEWS:
CDC Re-opening Guidelines:
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OSHA Covid-19 Updates & Latest Resources
CLICK HERE for the latest OSHA Updates and links from our friends at the Shipbuilders Council of America
CARES ACT
Federal Government signs CARES Act providing $2 trillion economic relief package
CLICK HERE for the details and links to apply.
Payroll Protection Program – Important Documents:
Application – CLICK HERE
Fact Sheet 1: CLICK HERE
Fact Sheet 2: CLICK HERE
NATIONAL RESOURCES – U.S.
- Center for Disease Control (CDC) Coronavirus Home Page: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
- Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19):
- Link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html
- Contents include:
Recommended strategies for employers to use now
Planning for a Possible COVID-19 Outbreak in the US
Preventing Stigma Related to COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/related-stigma.html
- Contents include:
- Share Facts about COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/share-facts.html
- Link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html
- Information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Prevention, Symptoms and FAQ: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html
Small Business Administration (SBA): Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Contents include:
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program: The SBA will work directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and non-profits that have been severely impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
- Guidance for Businesses and Employers: Recommended strategies for employers to use now and guidance regarding common issues small businesses may encounter in areas like: capital access, workforce capacity, inventory and supply chain shortfalls, marketing, planning, insurance coverage, market demand and more.
- SBA Products and Resources: Information on products related to issues like access to capital.
- Local Assistance: Contact information available for local SBA offices.
OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
- Link: https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf
- Description: Downloadable and printable digital publication with table of contents that includes:About COVID-19
- How a COVID-19 Outbreak Could Affect Workplaces
- 6 Steps All Employers Can Take to Reduce Workers’ Risk of Exposure
- Classifying Worker Exposure
- Jobs Classified at Lower Exposure Risk: What to Do to Protect Workers
- Jobs Classified at Medium Exposure Risk: What to Do to Protect Workers
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): Coronavirus and COVID-19
- Link: https://www.shrm.org/ResourcesAndTools/Pages/communicable-diseases.aspx?iesrc=ctr
- Description: Resources for employers regarding the coronavirus, including answers to questions regarding employee leave, policies and practices, communicable disease policies, and emergency remote-work plans. NOTE: Some of these resources are free, some require membership.
- FREE: How to Handle Communicable Diseases in the Workplace: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/how-to-guides/pages/communicablediseasesinworkplace.aspx
- FREE: Communicating with Employees During a Crisis: https://www.shrm.org/hr-today/news/hr-magazine/1116/pages/communicating-with-employees-during-a-crisis.aspx
- FREE: Sample Company COVID-19 Communication Plan: https://www.aon.com/getmedia/d014d969-0ef1-4a90-8a0b-ecadf39f0a06/Novel-Coronavirus-Communication-Plan-Sheet-Feb2020.aspx
- FREE: How can we reassure employees who are worried about the coronavirus? https://www.shrm.org/ResourcesAndTools/tools-and-samples/exreq/Pages/Details.aspx?Erid=1533
- FREE: Social Distancing Guidelines at Work Poster https://www.shrm.org/ResourcesAndTools/tools-and-samples/Pages/social-distancing-guidelines.aspx
- FREE: Stop the Spread of Germs at Work Poster https://www.shrm.org/ResourcesAndTools/tools-and-samples/Pages/stop-the-spread-of-germs-at-work.aspx
- FREE: How to Create a Crisis Communications Plan https://www.ready.gov/business/implementation/crisis
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus: 8 Things Your Small Business Needs to Do
- Link: https://www.uschamber.com/co/start/strategy/business-owner-tips-coronavirus-pandemic
- Description: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce offers a coronavirus toolkit (link: https://www.uschamber.com/coronavirus-response-toolkit) with a compilation of the CDC’s recommendations for businesses and workers across the country.
USSA MEMBER STATE RESOURCES – U.S.
Note: Many states have been issuing special guidance, regulations and resources for employers. Among your best state resources is your state or local marine trade association. However, below are some additional links to information from state agencies and officials.
- National Conference of State Legislatures: https://www.ncsl.org/research/health/state-action-on-coronavirus-covid-19.aspx
- National Governor’sAssociation: https://www.nga.org/coronavirus/#states
- Alabama: https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html
- Alaska: http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/Epi/id/Pages/Human-Coronavirus.aspx
- California: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/nCOV2019.aspx
San Francisco: https://sfgov.org/olse/san-francisco-paid-sick-leave-coronavirus - Connecticut: https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus
- Delaware: https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/epi/2019novelcoronavirus.html
- Florida: http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/COVID-19/
- Georgia: https://dph.georgia.gov/novelcoronavirus
- Illinois: http://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus
- Lousiana: http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/3835
- Maine: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus.shtml
- Maryland: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/Pages/Novel-coronavirus.aspx
- Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19
- Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus
- Minnesota: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/index.html
- Mississippi: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,420.html
- New Hampshire: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/2019-ncov.htm
- New Jersey: http://mtanj.org/coronavirus.html
- New York: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/
- North Carolina: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-response-north-carolina
- Ohio: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/
- Oregon: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/DISEASESCONDITIONS/DISEASESAZ/Pages/emerging-respiratory-infections.aspx
- Pennsylvania: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
- Puerto Rico: http://salud.gov.pr/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
- Rhode Island: https://health.ri.gov/diseases/respiratory/?parm=163
- South Carolina: https://www.scdhec.gov/health/infectious-diseases/viruses/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19
- Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html
- Texas: https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/
- Utah: https://coronavirus.utah.gov/
- Vermont: https://www.healthvermont.gov/response/infectious-disease/2019-novel-coronavirus
- U.S. Virgin Islands: https://doh.vi.gov/news/health-officials-report-no-confirmed-cases-coronavirus-virgin-islands
- Virginia: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/surveillance-and-investigation/novel-coronavirus/
- Washington: https://www.doh.wa.gov/emergencies/coronavirus
- Wisconsin: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/covid-19.htm
ARTICLES, BLOGS AND OTHER ONLINE RESOURCES
- Comprehensive and Updated FAQS for Employers on the COVID-19 Coronavirus –– Answers to questions many of you may be asking about how to legally navigate being an employer during these times from a team of lawyers who specialize in workplace law. https://www.fisherphillips.com/resources-alerts-comprehensive-faqs-for-employers-on-the-covid
- 10 Ways to Protect Dealerships in the Post-Coronavirus Era
- Link: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-ways-protect-dealerships-post-coronavirus-era-jared-burt/
- Description: An article from an ex-dealer with concrete ideas for how dealerships can work with customers during the coronavirus pandemic.
- Small businesses walk a ‘very difficult tightrope’ when providing sick leave for coronavirus
- Link: https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2020/03/11/small-businesses-walk-a-very-difficult-tightrope.html
- Description: An attorney for a labor and employment law firm discusses what the laws in California and San Francisco mean for small businesses trying to make decisions around sick leave and the coronavirus. Note: Please consult your state and local laws for guidance regarding the laws in your region.
- Coronavirus May be Driving More to RV This Summer
- Link: https://rvbusiness.com/coronavirus-may-be-driving-more-to-rv-this-summer/
- Description: Several RV industry executives share the sentiment that many RVers feel safe and in control of their travel plans despite the coronavirus pandemic. Note: Many of the features that make RVing feel safe to the public are shared by the recreation of boating.
- COVID-19 Strategies and Policies of the World’s Largest Companies
- Link: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/292334/covid-strategies-policies-world-largest-companies.aspx
- Description: Best practices from big companies, some of which you may be able to customize for your small business
- 5 things small-business owners can do to respond to coronavirus fears
- Link: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/usaandmain/2020/03/11/5-things-small-business-coronavirus-fears/5014863002/
- Description: Ideas from a guest writer on how to mitigate risk in a small business.
- The Emergency Coronavirus Bill: What Employers Need to Know Regarding the Legislative Response to COVID-19
- Link: https://www.natlawreview.com/article/emergency-coronavirus-bill-what-employers-need-to-know-regarding-legislative
- Description: This is an outline of the federal bill that Congress is considering.
- Coronavirus Sick-Leave Bill Raises Concern Over Small-Business Burden
- Link: https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-sick-leave-bill-raises-concern-over-small-business-burden-11584369229
- Description: Description of a bill Congress is considering.
- 10 Steps to Effective Coronavirus Crisis Leadership
- Link: https://www.inc.com/entrepreneurs-organization/10-steps-to-effective-coronavirus-crisis-leadership.html
- Description: An opinion article for leaders and managers on how to set an example for your team and effective lead through challenging times.
- What’s Your Company’s Emergency-Remote Work Plan?
- Link: https://hbr.org/2020/02/whats-your-companys-emergency-remote-work-plan?
- Description: Tips for transitioning your employees to working from home.
- 15 Questions for Remote Work Answered
- Link: https://hbr.org/2020/03/15-questions-about-remote-work-answered
- Description: More tips for transitioning your employees to working from home.
- How Chinese Companies Have Responded to Coronavirus
- Link: https://hbr.org/2020/03/how-chinese-companies-have-responded-to-coronavirus
- Description: What we can learn from companies that were recently in a similar situation to the one ours are in now in North America. Highlight of the article? Recovery may come faster than you expect.
RESOURCES FROM FRIENDS OF MRAA
- “Things to Consider” Podcast by Sam Dantzler and Tony Gonzalez of Garage Composites
- Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/205564/3031885
- Description: Tony and Sam, two of the highest rated speakers at MRAA events like Dealer Week, discuss the precarious position we all find ourselves in, offering perspective, ideas, some proactivity and the opportunity to think in a different manner about how you can weather some of the storm.
- “Leading Thoughtfully and Effectively in a Crisis” by John Spence, John Spence Inc.
- Link: https://vimeo.com/397816608
- Description: Learn four areas of focus of the best leaders during times of uncertainty in this video by John Spence — a leadership expert who has frequently spoken at MRAA conferences and prepared online learning for MRAATraining.com.