Last Updated: 6/29/2021
Federal
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Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - Considerations for Youth Sports
The CDC’s considerations for ways in which youth sports organizations can protect players, families, and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic
- COVID-19 and Cooling Centers
Interim guidance to reduce the risk of introducing and transmitting SARS COV-2 (the agent responsible for causing COVID-19 disease) in cooling centers
- CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) website
The Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) main page for their coronavirus (COVID-19) resources
- Cleaning and Disinfection for Non-Emergency Transport Vehicles
Interim recommendations for U.S. non-emergency transport vehicles that may have transported passengers with suspected/confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- CDC Activities and Initiatives Supporting the COVID-19 Response and the President’s Plan for Opening America Up Again-May 2020
This document briefly summarizes CDC’s initiatives, activities, and tools in support of the Whole-of-Government response to COVID-19
- Considerations for Public Pools, Hot Tubs, and Water Playgrounds During COVID-19
The CDC’s considerations for the safety of those who operate, manage, and use public pools, hot tubs, and water playgrounds
- Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes
Best practices and guidance for cleaning and disinfection in public spaces when planning for reopening
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility
Steps employers should take when cleaning and disinfecting their facilities, including special considerations if someone in the facility is sick
- Guidance for School & Childcare
Actions schools and daycares can take to disseminate information about COVID-19 and prevent the spread of COVID-19 among their students and staff
- Discontinuation of Isolation for Persons with COVID-19 Not in Healthcare Settings (Interim Guidance)
Guidance regarding employees returning to work after experiencing COVID-19 illness
- Considerations for Youth Sports
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
Fact sheet/details on the President’s emergency declaration regarding the COVID-19 pandemic
- COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
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U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) - COVID-19 and the American Workplace
Information about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), including FAQs, fact sheets, and posters
- COVID-19 and the American Workplace
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) -
- What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws
An updated and expanded technical assistance publication that addresses questions related to the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws regarding the COVID-19 pandemic
- What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws
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State
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California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
Resources for Public Information Officers who are developing communications on the topic of COVID-19.
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
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California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) - DFEH Employment Information on COVID-19
DFEH provides guidance to assist employers and employees with frequently asked questions about how to keep workplaces safe during the COVID-19 pandemic while also upholding civil rights. This guidance is based on current public health information and may be updated from time to time. The most recent update includes guidance on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations policies.
- DFEH Employment Information on COVID-19
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California Department of Industrial Relations - COVID-19 Infection Prevention Requirements (AB 685): Enhanced Enforcement and Employer Reporting Requirements
Assembly Bill 685 (Reyes) enhances Cal/OSHA’s enforcement of COVID-19 infection prevention requirements by allowing for Orders Prohibiting Use and citations for serious violations related to COVID-19 to be issued more quickly. The law also requires employers to notify all employees who were at a worksite of all potential exposures to COVID-19 and notify the local public health agency of outbreaks.
- Workers’ Compensation Presumption (SB 1159) FAQs
Frequently asked questions regarding SB 1159 (Hill), enacted on September 17, 2020, which protects the health and safety of all employees and the public by facilitating the provision of workers’ compensation benefits
- COVID-19 Infection Prevention Requirements (AB 685): Enhanced Enforcement and Employer Reporting Requirements
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California Department of Public Health - Outdoor Playgrounds and Other Outdoor Recreational Facilities
Guidance providing direction on usage of outdoor playgrounds and outdoor recreational facilities during COVID-19
- Guidance for Cooling Centers on COVID-19
This website page provides guidance to support a safe, clean environment for members of the public and workers at facilities operated as cooling centers
- Local Health Departments
Listing of local health services and offices across California
- Outdoor Playgrounds and Other Outdoor Recreational Facilities
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California Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Authority - EMS Guidelines for COVID-19
Comprehensive EMS guidance for all first responders who anticipate close contact with persons with possible or confirmed COVID-19
- EMS Guidelines for COVID-19
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California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) - FPPC to Extend Form 700 Deadline Due to COVID-19
Information from the FPPC on the deadline extension for Form 700, the annual Statement of Economic Interests
- FPPC to Extend Form 700 Deadline Due to COVID-19
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California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) - California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI)
Access basic Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) training materials and coronavirus-related online classes at no cost
- California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI)
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California State Information
- COVID-19 Testing Sites in California
This testing locator website features community testing locations, including sites operated by Verily and OptumServe, which are open to Californians who meet current testing guidelines
- COVID-19 Testing Sites in California
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California Legislative Information - Government Code Section 54953
This section of the California government code pertains to the use of teleconferencing and public agency meetings
- Government Code Section 54953
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Cal/OSHA
- Guidance on Requirements to Protect Workers from Coronavirus
Guidance to help employers comply with requirements for workplace safety and health regulations, and to provide workers with information on how to protect themselves and prevent the spread of coronavirus
- Guidance on Requirements to Protect Workers from Coronavirus
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Executive Department, State of California - Questions and Answers on Executive Order N-62-20
Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-62-20 provides that all California employees who work at a jobsite outside their home at the direction of their employer between March 19, 2020 and July 5, 2020 and who test positive for COVID-19 within 14 days of working at their jobsite are presumed to have contracted any COVID-19-related illness at work for the purposes of awarding workers’ compensation benefits.
- California Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-25-20 Proclaiming a State of Emergency in California
Details of Governor Newsom’s State of Emergency proclamation for California
- California Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-35-20
This order provides more flexibility for board members to receive emergency updates during the coronavirus pandemic and addresses open meetings, delivery ordinances, and working after retirement
- Questions and Answers on Executive Order N-62-20
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Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) - Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Resources for Employers and Workers
Centralized source of information for employers and workers that provides guidance on health and safety procedures surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak
- Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Resources for Employers and Workers
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University of California, Berkeley - Settings for Preventing Zoom-Bombing
Actions to take when using Zoom to protect meetings from being “zoom-bombed” (having uninvited participants join a Zoom meeting)
- Settings for Preventing Zoom-Bombing
Other
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Best Best & Krieger LLP
- Face Coverings at Work: Cal/OSHA Issues Revised Regulations
A legal alert from June 17, 2021 regarding the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board’s vote to bring its COVID-19 workplace regulations into better alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and California Department of Public Health guidance
- Face Coverings at Work: Cal/OSHA Issues Revised Regulations
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California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
- Training COVID-19 Protocols
The health, safety, and well-being of our members and instructors is our highest priority. Review these Training COVID-19 Protocols that must be followed by attendees, hosting agencies, and instructors when participating in an in-person training session
- COVID-19 Exposure Control Plan – Policy Template
This plan outlines an agency’s preparation and actions to take to mitigate the potential exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace
- Training COVID-19 Protocols
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International City/County Management Association (ICMA) - Coronavirus Resources: Plan and Prepare Now Before It Hits Your Community
Resources to support local governments planning for and in response to COVID-19
- Coronavirus Resources: Plan and Prepare Now Before It Hits Your Community
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League of California Cities - COVID-19 Resources for Cities
COVID-19 resources for cities and local leaders, including the latest news, preparing your community, emergency preparedness, and coordinating with local public health agencies
- COVID-19 Resources for Cities
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Lexipol - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Learning & Policy Center
COVID-19 policies, courses, and training tools for law enforcement officers, fire/EMS personnel, correctional officers, and city employees
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Learning & Policy Center
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Northwest ADA Center - Face Coverings and Businesses: Balancing the ADA with Public Health During COVID-19
Guidance for balancing public health mandates regarding face masks and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Face Coverings and Businesses: Balancing the ADA with Public Health During COVID-19
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Sonoma County - Sonoma County Emergency Management Documents (SoCoEM Docs)
An informal website from Sonoma County developed to facilitate the sharing of emergency management planning documents
- Sonoma County Emergency Management Documents (SoCoEM Docs)
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World Health Organization - Coronavirus Outbreak
Various resources, including FAQs, travel advice, how to protect yourself, and situation reports, regarding the COVID-19 outbreak
- Coronavirus Outbreak