What do I need to know about COVID-19 vaccines?
Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the latest information about COVID-19 vaccines.
Can employers require their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
All Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) materials related to COVID-19 can be found www.eeoc.gov/coronavirus.
New FMLA requirements, paid-time off requirements and other employment-related issues.
Does NACS have a template letter for employees to use when requesting emergency paid sick leave or emergency family and medical leave?
Yes, NACS legal counsels at Fisher Phillips have provided this template letter.
Where can I find information on employment-related issues facing employers?
Fisher & Phillips, NACS legal counsel on employment regulations and issues, maintains COVID-19 workplace information.
In addition to CDC guidance, are there other resources we can access for planning purposes?
Yes. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) prepared guidance for employers and workers to help identify risks of being exposed to and of contracting COVID-19 in workplace settings and to determine any appropriate control measures to implement. Steptoe & Johnson prepared a memorandum on the guidance for NACS members (login required).
What are the quarantine guidelines?
The CDC recommends that those who have been exposed to COVID-19 begin isolating immediately. CDC outlines the steps that should be taken, regardless of vaccination status or a previous infection.
Access NACS resources for emergency planning, preparation and recovery.
Are there resources from NACS available to my company?
NACS Emergency Planning Resources can assist the convenience retail community with disaster planning, preparation and recovery—including pandemics. The downloadable documents, Emergency Planning and Job Aids, include a plan evaluation and tasks and checklists for store employees to perform during emergency and disaster planning and recovery.
A response plan developed by NACS member company StrasGlobal is available to all retailers who may looking for advice on crafting their own plans as they adjust operations in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.