With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, contractors need information and resources to protect their companies and employees. This page is a compilation of information and resources developed by FCA’s legal, legislative and safety teams, as well as relevant external resources. Note that this is a very dynamic environment – make sure to check this page regularly for the latest updates.
SAFETY
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Resources and Articles
- Disinfecting Fall Protection Equipment (11/20/20)
- CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance for Construction Workers (11/12/20)
- CDC Mask Guidance Update (11/10/20)
- Memo – CDC Broadens Definition of “Close Contact (11/4/20)
- Most Frequent Citations During Coronavirus-Related Inspections (10/30/20)
- Decision Tree for Improving Ventilation for COVID-19 (10/20/20)
- FDA-Authorized Chinese Respirator Masks List (Updated 5/22/20)
- Updated COVID-19 Recordkeeping Enforcement Guidance (OSHA guidance – 5/19/20)
- Webinar – COVID-19 and Your Workplace: Getting Back to Work Safely (4/29/20)
- Guidance on Reusing N95 Masks (DOL news release – 4/24/20)
- DOL Guidance on Good Faith Efforts and Enforcement during Coronavirus Pandemic (DOL news release 4/16/20)
- CCOHS COVID-19 Construction Tip Sheet (4/16/20)
- OSHA Interim Enforcement Response Plan during Coronavirus Pandemic (DOL news release – 4/13/20)
- DOL Guidance for Respiratory Protection During N95 Shortage Due to COVID-19 Pandemic (DOL news release – 4/3/20)
- COVID-19: Health and Safety from an Employer’s Perspective (3/26/20)
- Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (OSHA guidance)
- WSPS – Psychological Health Resources for Leaders during COVID-19
Sample Policies and Forms
- Sample Mask and Face Covering Policy
- COVID-19 Exposure Control Plan – Preview | Request your editable version of this plan (fill out form on page)
- Infectious Disease Program – Preview | Request your editable version of this plan (fill out form on page)
- Sample Risk Assessment Form for COVID-19 (editable word doc – direct download)
- COVID-19 Health Screening Form (editable word doc – direct download)
Toolbox Talks
- Toolbox Talk: Reducing the Spread of COVID-19
- Toolbox Talk: Cloth Face Coverings
- Toolbox Talk: Social Distancing
- Toolbox Talk: Cleaning and Disinfecting
- Toolbox Talk: Mental Health Concerns Related to COVID-19 (from the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention)
- More COVID-19 Toolbox Talks available through the FCA Toolbox Talk Program. Click here to request your company’s access.
LEGAL
Resources and Articles
- COVID-19 Stimulus Package and Your Business (1/4/21)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Approval and Employer Mandates (12/15/20)
- Payroll Tax Deferral: Frequently Asked Questions (12/3/20)
- “Force Majeure” Clauses and COVID-19 Memo (3/24/20)
- NLRB Memorandum – Case Studies: Duty to Bargain During an Emergency (3/27/20)
- Workers Comp claim for Coronavirus? (3/13/20)
- FAQs from FCA’s General Counsel on COVID-19 (3/10/20)
- What to Do When Employees are Exposed to COVID-19 Outside the Workplace
- COVID-19 Vaccine and Your Business (11/18/20)
Sample Policies
FFCRA (COVID-19 PAID LEAVE)
Resources and Articles
- PPP Loans Round 2 – What Signatory Contractors Need to Know (1/20/21)
- Preparing for PPP Loan Forgiveness (12/8/20)
- FFCRA Paid Leave Provisions Expiring on 12/31 (11/24/20)
- FFCRA Paid Leave Flowchart
- COVID-19 Paid Leave: FAQs – What Contractors Need to Know
- DOL Guidance: DOL Guidance: Employees Laid Off Prior to March 2 and the FFCRA (4/3/20)
- Paying Your Employees FMLA and PSL for COVID-19 (3/26/20)
- Employer Paid Leave Requirements (DOL Guidance)
- Employee Paid Leave Rights (DOL Guidance)
- FFCRA FAQs (DOL Guidance)
- COVID-19 Paid Leave Bill Now Law: What That Means for Contractors and Legislative Summary of FFCRA’s Leave Provisions(3/19/20)
- Memorandum: Families First Coronavirus Leave Provisions (3/18/20)
- NY Federal Court Ruling Invalidates Key Elements of FFCRA Regulations
Sample Policies
- FFCRA COVID-19 Paid Leave Policy (editable word doc – direct download)
CARES ACT (COVID-19 STIMULUS)
Resources and Articles
- PPP Expenses and Tax Deductions – Additional Information (11/24/20)
- For-Profit Borrowers (11/22/20)
- Nonprofit Borrowers (11/22/20)
- Guidance Clarifying the Deductibility of Expenses Where a Business Received a PPP Loan (11/18/20)
- Legislative Summary: “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act” – What Contractors Need to Know
- SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application (5/18/20)
- Paycheck Protection and Good Faith Certification (5/14/20)
- IRS Guidance on PPP-Covered Expenses Tax Deductability (4/30/20)
Financial Relief for Signatory Contractors
GENERAL COVID-19 INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Information
- Click here to access the latest from FCA’s counsel (please check for regular updates)
- (While our legal counsel’s site focuses on Minnesota law, it provides broad insight applicable to all — you should consult with your attorney to ensure state and local legal requirements are met.)
- Community Mitigation Strategy for COVID-19 (CDC guidance)
- Listing of State Health Departments(CDC resource)
Resources
- 10 Steps All Workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus Poster | Available in 13 Languages (including Spanish and French) (OSHA poster that can be posted at workplaces)
- Workplace and Home Guidance Infographics (CDC infographics that can be freely used)
- Combating the Coronavirus Posters (printable CDC poster)
- COVID-19 Graphic/Video Resources (CDC graphics, posters, videos, etc. than can be freely used)
- CDC Guidance: Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic