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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has again updated its pandemic guidance to address employment and disability-related issues as they arise in the midst of this pandemic.

A link to this most recent update is found here.

For the most part, the EEOC has used common sense to adapt current law to the Covid-19 – however, there are certain twists and turns that may not be readily apparent.

The best advice for employers under these circumstances is to have patience, use common sense, and to consult with an appropriate professional prior to taking a potentially questionable adverse employment action.

The Collective Thread is a non-profit that trains immigrants and refugees to sew. They graduate skilled stitchers to fulfill the sewing workforce issue for local companies as well as hire graduates to work in their small batch facility.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the non-profit has shifted their textile production to exclusively make masks and hospital gowns. 2,000 masks had been produced for the St. Louis Community as of April 1st. Their cost is $5 per mast, and thousands of requests remain in our region.

They are giving items to hospitals and the VA free of charge. With no income from texle orders, they are keeping their staff on payroll, relying exclusively on donations.

HesseMartone has donated to The Collective Thread and invites you to join. Donations are urgently needed to keep their efforts going.

Visit their website to support.

https://thecollectivethread.org

Download the PDF below to read the CDC’s interim guidance.

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Download the PDF below to read the full guidelines, which are referenced in the Missouri Stay At Home Order.

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Download the PDF below to read the updated FAQ document.

Download the PDF below to read the DOL’s helpful FAQ document.

Download the PDF below to read the full order.