Businesses and Employers<\/strong> \u00b7 Essential Businesses must continue to comply with the guidance and directives for maintaining a clean and safe work environment issued by the New York State Department of Health and every business, even if essential, is strongly urged to maintain social distance to the extent possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\u00b7 As an employer or business, it is your responsibility to protect your workforce and to follow and understand guidance as it pertains to COVID-19. The health and safety of your employees should be your utmost concern. Below are some things to consider: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
o Actively encourage sick employees to stay home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
o If an employee becomes sick while at work, they should be separated from other employees, customers, and visitors and sent home immediately. Follow CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting areas the sick employee visited. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
o Have conversations with employees about their concerns. Some employees may be at higher risk for severe illness, such as older adults and those with chronic medical conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 The Governor has established the New York State PAUSE Enforcement Assistance Task Force where individuals can file complaints regarding the operation of non-essential businesses or gatherings 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To file a complaint online. https:\/\/mylicense.custhelp.com\/app\/ask<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You may also call 1-833-789-0470. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Businesses that are not in compliance with the Governor\u2019s executive order may be penalized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 If you believe your employer is in violation of either existing labor laws or recently issued executive orders, please contact the New York State Attorney General\u2019s office at (212) 416-8700 or mail to:Labor.Bureau@ag.ny.gov <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Use of Cloth Face Coverings<\/strong> \u00b7 The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies). The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected. Recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms. Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover is not a substitute for social distancing or proper hand washing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u00b7 The cloth face cover should: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
o fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face o be secured with ties or ear loops o include multiple layers of fabric <\/p>\n\n\n\n
o allow for breathing without restriction <\/p>\n\n\n\n
o be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, is unconscious, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mental Health<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\u00b7 Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations and having to socially distance yourself from someone you love can be difficult. Below are resources that can help you connect to a professional that can help you though these challenging times: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
o Care + Crisis Helpline is available 24\/7 at 585-283-5200 or text \u2018Talk\u2019 to 741741 o New Yorkers can call the COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline at 1-844-863-9314 for mental health counseling o Head Space: A mindfulness app called Headspace is offering some meditations to listen to for free to ease minds in such a stressful time. The app is free to download and includes meditations, sleep, and movement exercises to help with the varying emotions you may be feeling. The app does include in-app purchases. https:\/\/www.headspace.com\/covid-19<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NEW YORK STATE CASES \/ RESTRICTIONS \/ GUIDANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u00b7 Complaints regarding businesses are being referred to the State Department of Labor via online form https:\/\/labor.ny.gov\/workerprotection\/laborstandards\/coronavirus-complaints.shtm or phone: 1-822-789-0470.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 New York State on PAUSE: To assist local authorities with enforcement of these orders, the Governor established the New York State PAUSE Enforcement Assistance Task Force where individuals can file complaints regarding the operation of non-essential businesses or gatherings 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To file a complaint online, https:\/\/mylicense.custhelp.com\/app\/ask <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You may also call 1-833-789-0470. Businesses that are not in compliance with the Governor\u2019s executive order may be penalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
COVID-19 RELIABLE SOURCES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u00b7 New York State Department of Health \u2013 https:\/\/coronavirus.health.ny.gov\/home<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 CDC \u2013https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/index.html<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Genesee County Health Department \u2013 https:\/\/www.co.genesee.ny.us\/departments\/health\/coronavirus_2019\/index.php<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Orleans County Health Department \u2013 http:\/\/orleansny.com\/departments\/health\/public-health\/emerging-infectious-diseases\/coronavirus<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 NY State of Health \u2013 https:\/\/nystateofhealth.ny.gov\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 If you believe an employer is violating either existing labor laws or recently issued by Governor Andrew Cuomo, please contact the NYS Attorney General\u2019s office at (212) 416-8700 or Labor.Bureau@ag.ny.gov<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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