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How should I clean my home or workspace to limit the risk of coronavirus infection?
6/9/2020
CDC recommends daily cleaning and disinfecting of high-touch surfaces and household common areas.

Health Official Guidelines Employee
I work in a hospital as a nurse. Should I be concerned about liability when treating COVID-19 patients?
6/9/2020
No. As of April 5, 2020, Governor Lamont has ordered that health care professionals and facilities are protected from civil liability for actions or omissions in support of the state’s COVID-19 response.

Healthcare Official Guidelines Safety Employee
Is there an alternative to laying off my employees if my business has slowed down as a result of COVID-19?
6/9/2020
Yes. The Department of Labor offers a SharedWork program.

Businesses Official Guidelines Employee
If I need to leave my job for a short while because of COVID-19, am I covered under the Paid Sick Leave (PSL) law?
6/9/2020
For covered service workers and employers with 50 or more employees, PSL will cover certain absences caused by COVID-19.

Health Official Guidelines Government Employee
One of my employees started coughing or felt feverish during their shift, so I sent them home.
6/9/2020
But I’m requiring they complete their duties by working from home. Am I still required to pay that employee?

Businesses Official Guidelines Employee
My employee has been exposed to a family member who just returned from a Level 3 country. The employee shows no signs or symptoms of COVID-19, but I still want to send them home. Does the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protect their job?
6/9/2020
At this time, if the employee’s family member does not have a serious health condition under the FMLA, then their job will not be protected.

Businesses Families and children Safety Official Guidelines Employee
I have no paid time off through my employer. If I become sick from COVID-19 and I need to leave work (or I get terminated), can I collect unemployment benefits?
6/9/2020
The CT Department of Labor has all the latest updates on the CARES Act and unemployment insurance

Unemployment Employee
If my employer only permits me to work part-time rather than my full-time hours, will I be able to collect unemployment benefits?
6/9/2020
The CT Department of Labor has all the latest updates on the CARES Act and unemployment insurance

Unemployment Employee
Safe Workplace Rules for Essential Businesses
6/9/2020
Learn the latest guidelines for Employers and Employees for staying safe in the workplace

Businesses Official Guidelines Safety Employee
I am shutting down my business for 14 days due to the emergency COVID-19 response. Do I have to pay a non-exempt or exempt employee who does not work at all during those 14 days?
6/9/2020
No. You are not required to pay employees for any work week in which he or she performs no work at all during the week.

Businesses Official Guidelines Employee

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