The Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening, issued by Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), offers guidance to help businesses reopen and provide a safe, clean environment for employees and customers. The following article highlights key provisions in the guidance for managing a COVID-19 outbreak in the workplace.
Managing an Outbreak
First of all, the governor’s playbook is designed to supplement, not replace, other guidance issued by the CDPH, the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the local health department (LHD) in the county or counties where the business is operating.
