COVID-19 Resources & Information

***I stopped updating this page in January 2023 and can’t confirm the accuracy of the information at this point***

CAL/OSHA

• Updated 1/28/2022** This link has important information about the emergency temporary standards
  • COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards Frequently Asked Questions (ca.gov)
• Updated 1/14/2022**Template to create your Cal OSHA COVID-19 prevention plan for the workplace
  • CPP.doc (live.com)
• Updated 2/6/2023- Cal OSHA COVID-19 Non-Emergency Regulations Effective 2/3/2023 https://www.dir.ca.gov/DOSH/Coronavirus/Covid-19-NE-Reg-FAQs.html
• Cal/OSHA Guidance on how to protect workers
• OSHA Guidance for preparing workplaces for COVID-19
• Posters, Educational Materials, Model Programs and Other Resources Related to COVID-19

California Department of Public Health

• CDPH Guidance Updated 1/8/2022**
  • Guidance on Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19 Contact Tracing (ca.gov)
• CDPH Reopening Update 6/15/2021
  • Reopening 6/15/2021 CDPH
• Mask guidance Updated 2/28/2022
  • guidance for face coverings (ca.gov) **

County and some local public health departments

• All public health departments in CA
• LA County Employer Facts Regarding COVID-19
  • Updated 1/7/2022**
    • LA County information for businesses
    • LA County Public Health 888-397-3993
    • Report a COVID Outbreak in LA County
  • Guidance for veterinary hospitals from LA department of public health (OLD INFORMATION)
  • LA County Specific Guidance (OLD INFORMATION)
• Orange County Public Health Department
• Pasadena Public Health Department
  • Report an outbreak – nursing@cityofpasadena.net
• Long Beach Public Health Department
• Riverside County Department of Public Health
• San Bernardino County Public Health
• San Diego County Public Health
• Ventura County Public Health

California Government

• Department of Fair Employment & Housing
• Paid leave resources for employees
  • COVID Resources for CA employers and workershttps://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/2019-Novel-Coronavirus.htm
• Do you need help with filing for unemployment & how to help your employees with EED needs?
  • https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
• Resources for Employers and Workers by the CA Labor Commissioner’s office
  • https://www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/

CDC

•  CDC Resources for Businesses
• Critical Infrastructure Exposure
• CDC Guidance for Veterinarians
• COVID & Pets

Veterinary Specific Links

• COVID-19 Updates for California Veterinarians
• AVMA Resources & information regarding COVID-19
  • SARS-CoV-2 in animals
• Protecting your pet from COVID

Small Business Assistance

• Small Business Loan Information
  • Small Business Relief Options
• Annuity/Small Business Information
  • Financial Literacy/COVID Guid

• HR Assistance

  • HR Training assistance & information
    • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
    • SHRM HR Resources

IRS

• Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

Federal Labor Law Links & Websites

• EEOC
• US Department of Labor Coronavirus resources
  • https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act Information on Paid Leave Rights – *ended Federally on 4/30/2021 and in California on 9/30/2021*
  • https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-employee-paid-leave
• DOL Required Poster – *ended 4/30/2021*
  • Families First Required Poster
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act Q&A – THIS EXPIRED 12/31/2020*
  • https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions
• CARES act & the additional federal unemployment benefits – FROM 3/2020
  • https://blog.dvmteam.com/blog/whats-inside-the-senates-2-trillion-coronavirus-aid-package/642013
• CA Supplemental Paid Sick Leave FAQS – effective 4/1/2021 through 9/30/2021
  • Changes affect business with 25 or more employees
  • https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/COVID19Resources/FAQ-for-SPSL-2021.html