Coronavirus Information and Resources

[THIS PAGE HAS MOVED: COVID-19 INFO & RESOURCES]

ORLA is continually monitoring and working on behalf of Oregon's hospitality industry to provide information and resources to help mitigate the negative impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19). With the fluid nature of this situation, ORLA intends to keep hospitality industry members informed by updating this resource page, emailing alerts, and updating the Message from the CEO.

In addition, to receive push notifications with coronavirus updates including actions you can take to assist us at ORLA in representing your interests, text “ORLA” to 52886 and get signed up today. 
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
[3.16.20 - State of Oregon] Governor Kate Brown announced in a press conference today she is closing restaurants and bars across the state and banning gatherings of more than 25 people to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Read the Governor's Executive Order NO. 20-07 relating to prohibition on on-premises consumption of food and drink and prohibition of gatherings of 25 people or more.

[3.14.20 - Secretary of State] Secretary of State Bev Clarno and Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle sent out a bulletin outlining state laws that protect both workers and businesses concerning coronavirus. Read Employer Alert: Guidance for employers on coronavirus

[3.13.20 - BOLI] BOLI Commissioner Val Hoyle agrees that the Governor declaring a state of emergency triggers the exemption for predictive scheduling and will act accordingly. Employers need to show a good faith effort in communicating with employees as soon as possible the scheduling challenges they are facing. Read BOLI's statement here.

[3.13.20 - USDOL] The U.S. Labor Department announced new guidance whereby federal law permits significant flexibility for states to amend their laws in administering their unemployment insurance (UI) programs in multiple scenarios related to COVID-19. Read the announcement.

[3.12.20 - SBA] Announcement: SBA to Provide Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)

[3.12.20 - State of Oregon] The Office of the Governor issued the following, Updated Mitigation Measures on Coronavirus Response: "All large gatherings over 250 people are canceled statewide, effectively immediately, for four weeks (through April 8, 2020)."
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[3.10.20 - Oregon Health Authority] The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has adopted temporary rules to exclude individuals with COVID-19 from attending or working in schools and children’s facilities, or from working in health care facilities or food service facilities (OAR 333-019-1000); see temporary administrative order. These temporary rules are effective March 9, 2020 through September 4, 2020. 

TIPS FOR EMPLOYERS

1. Sign up for ORLA's text alerts by texting "ORLA" to 52886
2. Post hand-washing and germ-spreading prevention posters in all public and employee areas of your business
3. Employees should stay home if they show any flu-like symptoms (per the National Restaurant Association)

INFORMATION & RESOURCES

CDC and Oregon Health Authority

• Updates in Oregon, resources, printable fact sheets - Oregon Health Authority
• Downloadable prevention flyers in English and Spanish - CDC
• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease - CDC
• Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations - CDC

RESTAURANT INFORMATION, National Restaurant Association and Partners

• State of the Restaurant Industry (economic impact) - OpenTable
• Industry-specific guidance for owners and operators - National Restaurant Association
• Suggested Talking Points for Restaurant Operators - National Restaurant Association (Members Only Access)
• What Can You Do? (pdf) - ServSafe
• Handwashing Posters (English and Spanish) - ServSafe
• Cleaning VS. Sanitizing (English and Spanish) - ServSafe
• Handwashing Video - ServSafe
• Webinar: Preparing for Coronavirus - Steps for Foodservice and Restaurant Readiness - ServSafe
• Infection Prevention: Cleaning, Disinfection and Hygiene in Hospitality (pdf) - Ecolab

LODGING INFORMATION, American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Partners

• Talking Points: COVID-19 Economic Impact on Hotel Industry - AHLA
• OXFORD ECONOMIC STUDY: Economic Impact Of The Hotel Industry Showcases Potential Negative Impact of Coronavirus Pandemic
• OXFORD ECONOMIC STUDY: Impact on Hotel Room Demand And Direct Industry Job Loss: Comparison Between 9/11, Recession And Early Stage Of Coronavirus Pandemic
• Facts about Coronavirus (resources, and downloadable flyers) - AHLA
• Guidance for Employers to Plan & Respond to Coronavirus - AHLA
• Webinar series: Guidance for employers; Impact on the industry - AHLA
• Industry Statement: It Is Safe for Healthy Americans to Travel - AHLA
• COVID-19 Prevention & Preparedness Resource Guide - AHLA (Members Only Access)
• Tough Q & A on Coronavirus and the Lodging Industry - AHLA (Members Only Access)

Small Business Association and Oregon Business Community  

• Oregon Business Community Statement: COVID-19 Economic Response Plan to Mitigate Harm to Employees and Employers and to Protect the Future of Jobs in Oregon
• SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus - Qualifying business owners may be able to access Small Business Administration (SBA) loans.
• Accessing SBA’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disaster Relief Lending (Gap Loans) - SBA (Small Business Association)

Other Resource for Employers

• COVID-19 Related Business Layoffs, Closures, and Unemployment Insurance Benefits - Oregon Employment Department
• COVID-10/Coronavirus in Oregon: Facts about Sick Time - BOLI
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Financial Resources for Businesses - Business Oregon
• Work Source Oregon helps support businesses and workers to avoid mass layoffs and lost wages and benefits - Work Source Oregon
• Comprehensive FAQs for Employers on the COVID-19 Coronavirus - Fisher Phillips (benefits, wage and hour, employee leave)
• Guidance For Employers To Plan and Respond To Coronavirus - U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Press conference on Combating the Coronavirus and how businesses are responding - U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Webcast on Coronavirus including steps to mitigate losses with hotel and vendor contracts and other legal considerations - ASAE

Decontamination Service:

• Summit Cleaning & Restoration

For more information on Oregon hospitality industry’s ongoing food safety training and certification programs, click here. 

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