COVID-19 Resources for Businesses & Employers

News & Updates:

April 7: Click here for COVID-19 Economic Assistance for Sauk County Businesses/Employers
April 6: New Tip Sheet on Cleaning/Disinfecting Your Facility if Someone is Sick. Click here to view/print.
April 1: New Tip Sheet on What to do if an Essential Staff Person gets Sick. Click here to view/print . *Tip sheet updated May 5, 2020.
March 27: WI DHS posted guidance for businesses and employers for responding to COVID-19 and Emergency Order #12 Safer at Home. Click here for more information.
March 27: WI Economic Development Corp create a COVID-19 Response Plan for Essential Businesses. Click here to view.
March 24: Businesses within Sauk County are now eligible to apply for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Click here for an informational pdf about the loans. To apply, visit: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/

Practice social distancing
- Spread out at work. If space permits, work at least six feet from others
- Consider telework and flex scheduling options
- Utilize video/phone conferencing for meetings
Prepare for and monitor absenteeism
- Consider the needs of hourly and un-benefitted employees
- Review and update sick leave policies
- Actively encourage sick employees and families to stay home
- Separate sick individuals immediately and send home
- Update sick leave policies for family care
Actively encourage hand hygiene, cough/sneeze into tissue/elbow
- Provide adequate supplies, including hand sanitizer
- Perform routine cleaning
- Provide adequate supplies, including disposable wipes
Continuity of Operations/Emergency Operations Plans
- Assess your essential functions
- Cross-train your staff to perform essential functions
- Be prepared to change your business practices if needed
Organizational Communication
- Create/update your employee contact list
- Establish a process to communicate to employees and partners
Use reputable sources to stay informed about the COVID-19 situation
- CDC Website: www.cdc.gov/COVID19
- WI Department of Health Website: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/covid-19.htm
- Sauk County Public Health: https://www.co.sauk.wi.us/publichealth/coronavirus

April 3: WI DATCP Additional Guidance for Selling Food during Emergency Order #12 click here for full guidance
Sauk County Environmental Health Website: Click here for updates and additional resources
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