US DOL workplace posters for the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

General COVID-19 Information

• Families First Coronavirus Response Act FAQ
• IRS FAQ on COVID-19 Related Tax Credits
• Payroll Protection Program (PPP) FAQ
• Payroll Protection Program Fact Sheet for Borrowers
• HR Toolkit - The Employer's Guide to COVID-19

General COVID-19 Information for Minnesota

• Gov. Walz Executive Order Directing Minnesotans to Stay Home (with Construction exemption)
• Essential Employee Verification Form
• MN DLI Resources for Employers on Licensing, Permits and Inspections, Apprenticeship, and More. 
• MN DEED Small Business Loan Guarantee Program
• MN Unemployment Insurance Resources on COVID-19 for Employers
• MN Dept of Labor COVID-19 FAQ
• Sample Employee Paid Leave Request Form
• Decision Tree for Deciding Which Program Is Best for Your Company

General COVID-19 Information for North Dakota

• ND Business and Employer Resources
• ND Unemployment Insurance FAQ on COVID-19
• ND DOH Workplace Assessment for COVID-19
• ND Coronavirus Reopening Checklists

Safety Information

ABC wants all of its members and their employees to remain healthy and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the number of cases increasing, it is critically important that companies have a response plan. Below are helpful resources each ABC member should consult and implement to ensure that everyone in your company remains healthy, can work safely, and continue to be the best in the industry. 

• State of MN Preparedness Plan Requirements Guidance - Construction (6/17/20)
• Supplemental Health and Safety Plan Template for COVID-19
• Construction Industry Safety Coalition COVID-19 Response Plan
• Minnesota COVID-19 Testing Locations
• ABC COVID-19 Jobsite Poster
• CDC Fact Sheet on COVID-19
• ABC Webinar on OSHA Compliance and COVID-19
• OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
• OSHA Interim Enforcement Response Plan for COVID-19
• Industry Best Practices - ABC National
• MNOSHA Consultation Comments on COVID-19
• OSHA Enforcement Guidance regarding N-95 respirators
• ND Commerce COVID-19 Business Briefings
• Toolbox Talk for Contractors on COVID-19
• MNOSHA COVID-19 Business Plan Template
• Employer Resources FAQ chart - OSHA
• Ten Steps All Workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure (OSHA)
  • English
  • Spanish
• How to properly wear and dispose of a respirator
  • Video
  • Poster (English)
  • Poster (Spanish)
• Construction Industry Alert - NEW from OSHA
  • English
  • Spanish

Return-to-Work Guidance

• Employer Preparedness Plan Requirements Checklist
• General RTW Policy Development and Facility Preparation 
• Employee Training for RTW
• Hiring/On-Boarding Concerns During the Pandemic
• Governmental Orders and Resources Impacting RTW Preparation
• Workplace Policies to Review for RTW Preparation
• Handling RTW Accommodation Challenges
• Preparing for the Second (or Third) Wave
• On-Site Visitors and Visiting Customers
• Workplace Controls 

For the latest COVID-19 updates and information, click here for the latest from MN/ND ABC Strategic Partner OECS Help Center.

Upcoming Webinars for ABC members

The ABC webinars are part of ABC’s free COVID-19 webinar series brought to you by ABC’s strategic partners—CNA, The Contractors Plan, JLG, Southwire, Tradesmen International, United Rentals and Viewpoint! The strategic partners are here to assist ABC in supporting you and your organization during this challenging time.

Don’t miss our upcoming webinars!

For questions about these or other COVID-19 related issues, please contact Adam Hanson at ABC at 952-208-4933 today. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay healthy!