COVID-19 Resources



COVID-19 Resources
With the unprecedented steps taken with the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing mandates and guidelines change frequently. Here are some reference sites to help navigate important information for your organization and employee safety. We will be posting new information as it becomes available to us. If you have a specific question please feel free to contact WACA staff.  
Government Economic Resources

Department of Labor Information 
FFCRA FAQs 
FFCRA Required Notice 
 
IRS Tax Guidelines
FFCRA Tax Credits
Employee Retention Tax Credits Under CARES Act
Live COVID-19 Tracking Tools

Google Live Map of COVID-19
Live Cases by Counties & Countries
 
World Meter of Live COVID-19
Live Cases Here
​Paid Leave Provisions of the Families First
Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
FFCRA Provisions & Information

Explaining Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and
Medical Leave Under ​The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
FAQ & Resources to Family & Medical Leave

Families First Coronavirus Response Act:
Employer Paid Leave Requirements
Requirements for EPLR
 
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
Information on the CARES Act
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Paycheck Protection Program and Loan Forgiveness
Information on the Program
 
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Construction “Essential” Work Information

Contractors Letter of Authorization to Work
sample letter here 

Order Narrowing Permissible Construction Activities
read the order here

COVID-19 - Governor Issues Clarifications for Construction Industry
Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers

Santa Clara County Issues Updated SIP Order Narrowing Permissible Construction Activities
Sweeney Mason LLP Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
 

What to know about Coronavirus (COVID-19) & How to Protect Yourself and Others

What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
COVID-19 Fact Sheet
 
How to Prevent Getting Sick
Guidelines on Prevention

CDC Guidelines How to Protect Yourself and Others 
Guidance on Risk Assessment for Individuals with Possible COVID-19 Exposure
Guidance for Businesses and Employers
How to Protect Yourself and Others
 

Contractors Job Safety and Workplace Risk Exposure

Safety and Health Guidance
CAL/OSHA COVID-19 Infection Prevention in Construction

Contractors Safety & Health 
Construction Industry Exposure Response Plan (Task Force Created and Billing Required)

Preparing Workplaces for a COVID-19 Outbreak
Guidance Business Response

Guide for Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 
Publication Guide
 
Carpenters International Training Fund (CITF) COVID-19 Training Classes  
Training Classes Offered
 

Local, State & Government COVID-19 SIP Order Information

Governor Gavin Newsom Issues Stay at Home Order
www.gov.ca.gov/2020/03/19/governor-gavin-newsom-issues-stay-at-home-order/
 

Social Distancing Protocols
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Stay-at-Home Frequently Asked Questions 
www.covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/#top

Employer Social Distancing Protocol
social distancing protocol
 
Additional Resources, check in with these organizations as information is actively changing: 

California Department of Public Health
​Mental Health Self-Help
7 Science-Based Strategies to Cope with Coronavirus & Anxiety (article)
Coronavirus Anxiety (COVID-19): How to Stop Worrying About Your Health (10 min. YouTube video by Dr. Ali Mattu)
How to Keep Coronavirus Fears from Affecting Your Mental Health (CNN blog)
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Strategies for Working from Home
Top 10 PROVEN Tips to Setup a Temporary Work From Home Office Successfully (Published by Henry Kayser via LinkedIn)
10 Ways to Use Working Remotely or Self-Quarantining as an Opportunity (Forbes blog)
 
 
How to Make Your Own Face Covering ​COVID-19 Jobsite Best Practices