Businesses

This portal is for reporting of a suspected outbreak by business owners/managers, administrators and supervisors for facilities in Calaveras County. Please be sure to provide as much information as possible. A separate report needs to be submitted for each facility/site with COVID-19 cases.

January 5, 2021 - Business Information

Downloadable Materials

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Guidance for Businesses & Employees

Blueprint for a Safer Economy

California has a new blueprint for reducing COVID-19 in the state with revised criteria for loosening and tightening restrictions on activities. Find out how businesses and activities can open in counties statewide beginning on August 31, 2020. See the activities and business tiers. Calaveras County specific business information can be found on the covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy website and search Calaveras county.

The CA Department of Public Health (CDPH) framework and chart for business operations in the new Blueprint for a Safer Economy program:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/Dimmer-Framework-August_2020.pdf

The COVID-19 Employer Playbook for supporting a safer environment for workers and customers:

https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/employer-playbook-for-safe-reopening--en.pdf

The CA Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) industry/business specific guidance on COVID-19:

https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/Health-Care-General-Industry.html

The Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) Labor Rights during COVID-19 Pandemic:

What you need to know in order to open, link to Calaveras Chamber of Commerce Video

Small Business Resource Guide - Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act

Create a Plan - Strategies for Business

A well-designed plan can protect your employees and minimize the impact to your business, or organization, during a disease outbreak. Now is the time to prepare for the possibility of widespread person-to-person transmission of COVID-19.

U.S. Small Business Administration Loan Program March 17, 2020 11:20am

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)has published guidance for businesses on the "Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)" website.

CHDP Guidance for Businesses:

County Environmental Health Department Information:

https://ema.calaverasgov.us/

Additional Steps for Employers:

Ask employees who are sick to stay home when sick. Symptoms of COVID-19 include: Fever, cough and shortness of breath and appear 2- 14 days after exposure.
Ensure that sick leave policies are flexible and be sure that employees are aware of these policies.
Do not require a healthcare provider's note for employees who are sick. Healthcare providers may be extremely busy and unable to provide timely documentation.
Prepare for social distancing to prevent spread of disease. Consider allowing telecommuting, flexible work hours (e.g. staggered shifts) where possible.
Be aware that more employees may need to stay at home to care for sick children or other sick family members than is usual.
Prepare for employee absences resulting from personal illness, caring for ill family members, and school or childcare closures.
To prevent stigma and discrimination in the workplace, use only the guidance described by CDC to determine risk of COVID-19.
Closure Notice for Businesses and Community Events

Apply Infection Control Measures at the Workplace

Place posters that encourage staying home when sick, cough and sneeze etiquette, and hand washing in high visibility workplace areas.
Instruct employees to clean hands often with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer or by washing for at least 20 seconds.
Provide soap and water and alcohol-based hand rubs in the workplace. Place hand rubs in multiple locations to encourage hand hygiene.
Provide tissues and no-touch disposal receptacles for use by employees.
Routinely clean all commonly touched surfaces. Use the cleaning agents normally used in these areas.
Separate employees who become ill during the workday in a designated space if they are awaiting transportation.

CDC Keeping the Workplace Safe Flyer

CHDP Guidance for Businesses:

National Resources for Business

California Resources for Business

Mother Lode Job Training COVID-19 Grant and Resource Programs

Economic Injury Disaster Loans

If you have suffered substantial economic injury and are one of the following types of businesses located in a declared disaster area, you may be eligible for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL):