Government & Regulatory

COVID-19 Business Liability Bill
SB 359, which was signed into law by Governor Kemp on August 5, 2020, creates protections for businesses from frivolous lawsuits regarding COVID-19 transmission. Under this law, set to expire next July, a claimant must prove that an entity engaged in gross negligence leading to the transmission of COVID-19 in order to be held civilly liable.  More info HERE.

Governor Kemp’s Statewide Executive Order: Guidelines for Businesses

Governor Kemp’s Executive Order: extending the Public Health State of Emergency and existing COVID-19 safety measures new link HERE

State Launches Broadband Availability Map – Governor Kemp’s statement HERE Map HERE

OSHA: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Webpage for Businesses 
Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes HERE




Georgia Department of Public Health Contact Tracing FAQ – HERE

Congress Passes Coronavirus Law Requiring Paid Employee Leave

Workplace Wage and Hour posters HERE.

Georgia Department of Economic Development
Guidelines to ReOpening Businesses
Georgia Suppliers of Critical Items to Fight COVID-19 HERE

Chamber Members providing PPE HERE

Atlanta Regional Commission Resources
 

IRS’ People First Initiative provides compliance relief - HERE and HERE

 

 Modified Routes and Services –  HERE

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