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Connecticut Return to Work Guidelines

CT return to work
Rich Henson
by Rich Henson
May 7, 2020
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For weeks, many states issued mandatory stay-at-home orders to help combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 

The road to reopening Connecticut’s economy will likely require a phased-in approach that will consider hospitalization numbers, widespread COVID-19 testing and detailed tracking of infections in different regions, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has announced.

When Connecticut employers reopen and employees return to work, they are under strict guidelines to keep their people safe onsite. 

It’s a new world, really.

No more chats around the water cooler with co-workers, unless everyone stays six feet apart, wears a disposable mask and uses hand sanitizer — frequently.

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“Leaders must provide government recommended provisions, such as masks, sanitizers and personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as implement social distancing for the wellness and safety of on-site employees,” Deborah Alvord, Senior Director Analyst in Gartner’s Customer service and support practice.

Here’s are the essential steps Connecticut employers must take to assure their people can perform critical roles while staying healthy onsite:

Steps for Safeguarding On-site Employees

Hand-washing

Provide employees access to regular handwashing with soap, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes and ensure that common areas (including but not limited to break rooms, locker rooms, dining facilities, rest rooms, conference or training rooms) are cleaned on a regular basis, including between any shifts.

Provide Masks

Provide masks for employees to wear during their time at the business, and make it a mandatory requirement to wear masks while on the work site, except to the extent an employee is using break time to eat or drink, in accordance with the guidance from the Department of Health and the CDC.

Make Space

On-site employees should follow the social distancing six-feet rule and all other CDC guidelines while in the workplace.

No Visitors

Allow only necessary employees in the office. Restrict deliveries – from essential supplies like masks and hand sanitizer.

Meet Remotely

When onsite employees must meet – for shift huddles, brainstorming, etc. –use Zoom, Google Hangouts, GoToMeeting and Skype For Business.

Redesign

Add partitions where needed and raise cubicle walls. Add plexiglass dividers in common areas, such as the break room, so people can still sit six feet apart and interact safely. In more open-space areas, such as manufacturing and warehousing facilities, mark six-foot positions with brightly colored duct tape so employees always have a sense of a safe distance to maintain from each other.

Make Sure Your Workplace Stays Compliant

In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, the Department of Labor issued the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This act requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or extended FMLA leave for reasons related to COVID-19.

The FFCRA poster must be posted in a conspicuous area. You can shop the required poster here:

  • 2020 FFCRA: Employer Paid Leave Requirements
  • 2020 FFCRA: Federal Employer Paid Leave Requirements

Additionally, Connecticut is required to post their specific labor law posters.

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Rich Henson
Rich Henson
Rich Henson, a member of the HRMorning staff, has spent the past two decades developing potent HR and Management content that helps guide successful leaders forward with confidence. He is a former editor and reporter with The Philadelphia Inquirer.

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