Employers

Wearing a mask has become a uniquely hot-button issue in the U.S., which finds itself in the throes of a coronavirus crisis that appears to be drifting out of control by the day.

However a recent report from Goldman Sachs projects that a lack of a national policy mandating the use of facial coverings throughout the U.S. is delivering an unnecessary hit to the domestic economy

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's  mission is to protect human health and the environment. The EPA answers frequent questions about Indoor Air and Coronavirus (COVID-19) and provides HVAC guidance that building and maintenance professionals can follow to help protect from COVID-19?

Members of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers or ASHRAE and other subject matter experts researched and provided responses to  frequently asked questions (FAQ), which were submitted by media and other members of the public. 

The Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers issued guidance for the safe reopening of Georgia's salons and spas.

"I deeply appreciate the work of Kay Kendrick and the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers to prepare guidelines for implementation by Georgia's shops and salons," said Governor Brian Kemp.

To help track the differences across each state and provide the latest guidance and information to America’s employers, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has launched an interactive state map and state guides. The map provides the latest guidelines, timelines, and other critical information for businesses aiming to restart safely and sustainably amid the pandemic, as well as (at the bottom of each state profile) a link to the latest information for employers in that state. 

May is mental health awareness month and now more than ever, it is crucial that businesses look for ways to support employees’ mental wellness. Work-related stress is skyrocketing and employers are feeling it, too. As workplace stress increases, so do other things — like health care costs, absenteeism, and turnover rates. In this conversation, industry experts will discuss the growing negative impact of stress and explore the importance of resilience training and healthy workforce strategies. The complimentary virtual event is brought to you in partnership with Kaiser Permanente.

TUESDAY MAY 19, 2020  |  1:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M.

COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUAL EVENT

Speaker: Nicole Z Stelter, PhD, LMFT, CCTP, EAS-C

April 22 - Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Labor are partnering to ensure Georgians understand their unemployment options as the state begins the safe reopening of businesses. Governor Kemp announced plans Monday to safely and incrementally reopen sectors of the economy, and today, Labor Commissioner Mark Butler encouraged employers to work with employees to determine a successful return to work plan.