As America’s businesses look to reopen safely and keep employees and customers healthy and informed, employers are facing countless new questions and unprecedented new challenges.
As part of our Path Forward initiative, this Digital Resources Center provides the latest state guidelines, sector-specific guidance, small business advice, and other tools and resources to help employers and employees return to work safely and successfully. We will regularly update these tools and resources as new information becomes available.
State-Specific Guidance
How and when businesses reopen will vary considerably by state. To help track the many differences across each state and provide the latest guidance to employers, explore the interactive state map and state profiles below.
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Vaccine Guidance and Resources
COVID-19 Vaccine Guide and FAQs
A primer on vaccine allocation, prioritization, and timelines from the U.S. Chamber.
GIPC's Discover and Deliver map
Right now, our nation’s brightest scientific minds, most innovative companies, and leading universities are moving at unprecedented speed to deliver the COVID-19 treatments, vaccines, diagnostics, and cures we need. Explore the interactive map to see what kind of COVID-19 research is going on in your community.
Additional Resources
- NGA – Tracker on Phased Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccines
- Vaccine Finder
- HHS - COVID-19 and Flu Public Education Campaign
- Association of State and Territorial Health Officials – Directory
Vaccine Data Sources
Sector-Specific Guidance
The pandemic has affected different industries differently — likewise, the reopening process will vary by sector. Here are sector-specific guidance from some of the leading industry associations and government sources:
For restaurants: CDC's Reopening Decision Tree for Restaurants and Bars and National Restaurant Association’s Reopening Guidance
For retailers: National Retail Federation’s Operation Open Doors
For home service providers: AIHA’s Reopening Guidance for At-Home Service Providers
For construction businesses: AIHA’s Reopening Guidance for Construction Environments
For gyms and fitness facilities: AIHA’s Reopening Guidance for Gyms and Workout Facilities
For office-based businesses: AIHA’s Reopening Guidance for General Office Settings
For hair and nail salons: AIHA’s Reopening Guidance for Hair and Nail Salons
For airlines: CDC’s Interim Guidance for Airlines and Airline Crew
For childcare programs: CDC's Reopening Decision Tree for Childcare Programs
For camps and youth programs: CDC's Reopening Decision Tree for Camps and Youth Programs
For schools: CDC's Reopening Decision Tree for Schools
Small Business-Specific Guidance
READY TO REOPEN: A PLAYBOOK FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
Download this step-by-step guide to help your company reopen safely and keep employees and customers healthy and informed as restrictions lift across the country. The playbook includes safety and sanitation guidance, communications advice, and other best practices information.
Read the latest reopening content from CO—by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce:
- 5 Experts on How to Manage Employees Through Difficult Times
- 4 Business Owners on How They're Reopening Their Businesses Post-Coronavirus
- Expert Advice on How to Support Your Employees During a Crisis
- 3 Trend Forecasters on the Business World After Coronavirus
DISCOVER MORE SMALL BUSINESS REOPENING RESOURCES
Need information related to financial relief and aid programs? Find those small business resources here.
Additional Tools and Resources
STANDARDIZED EMPLOYEE SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE
Download this questionnaire for sample screening questions to ask employees upon return to work and on a regular basis moving forward. This template is based on questions required or recommended by various states as well as input from U.S. Chamber member companies of all sizes and sectors.
CUSTOMIZABLE WORKPLACE FLYER
Customize, print, and post this workplace flyer to communicate to your employees and customers the steps your company is taking to keep them safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
CDC and OSHA Guidelines and Resources
- CDC's Reopening Decision Tree Guide for Employers
- CDC Coronavirus Resource Center for Businesses and Workplaces
- CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers (Updated May 2020)
- CDC Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Workplaces and Businesses
- CDC FAQs: Reducing the Spread of COVID-19 in Workplaces
- CDC FAQs: Healthy Business Operations
- OSHA Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
Additional Resources
Path Forward Webinar Series
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's weekly virtual event series, Path Forward, explores the complex issues that must be considered as part of a responsible reopening strategy. Each week a panel of experts discusses topics like barriers to reopening, big questions about immunity and liability, and ways employers can use innovative approaches to ensure safety into the workplace.
Moderated by the U.S. Chamber President Suzanne Clark, Path Forward airs weekly on Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. EST.
"How our nation’s public and private sectors manage this transition will determine how quickly we can stage an economic comeback and help families overcome financial hardship."
SUZANNE CLARK
U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT
