Planning to Return

FEDERAL - President Announces Guidance on
Reopening U.S. Economy:
President Trump unveiled guidelines for "Opening Up America Again", a three-phased approach based on the advice of public health experts. These steps will help state and local officials when reopening their economies, getting people back to work, and continuing to protect American lives.

DELAWARE - Gov. Carney on Delaware's Economic Recovery:
“We’re all ready to get our economy going again, and to spend more time with our friends and loved ones. Since Day 1 of this crisis, Delaware’s response to COVID-19 has been driven by the science. We can’t have a healthy, functioning economy again until our communities are healthy. There is good news. Delawareans have worked together, stayed home, and saved lives. Your actions have driven down cases and hospitalizations statewide. That will help us reopen Delaware’s economy safely in the coming weeks – while protecting the most vulnerable Delawareans.

“As we move through this rolling reopening, we have to stay vigilant. We have to keep our distance from one another. Wash our hands frequently. Wear face coverings in public places. This is an unusual time, for sure. But these basic precautions will help us limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect Delawareans.”

Read Phase 1 Guidance – Beginning June 1, 2020 (Updated 6/6/20)
Read Phase 2 Guidance – Beginning June 15, 2020 (Updated 6/14/20)
For current data on COVID-19 in Delaware, visit de.gov/healthycommunity.
For additional information about Delaware’s economic reopening and recovery efforts, visit de.gov/economy.

AIA re-occpupancy Assessment Tool

AIA's Re-occupancy Assessment Tool promotes a safer re-occupancy of buildings as lockdown and isolation measures ease in the US.

Planning to Return to the Office

Insight From the Legal community

Cushman & Wakefield, a global commercial real estate services firm, recently published, "Recovery Readiness: A How-to Guide for Reopening your Workplace", a guide (submit your name and email address for access) that covers everything from ensuring building systems are properly maintained and don’t lead to other health problems to how to practice social distancing in office spaces.
The National Law Review published a "Question & Answer Employer Guide: Return to Work in the Time of COVID-19", which describes a number of COVID-19 employment and return-to-work considerations.
Fisher Phillips, LLP, one of the largest U.S. law firms representing management exclusively in the areas of labor and employment law published, “5 Steps To Reopen Your Workplace, According To CDC’s Latest Guidance” along with other resources including a 4-Step Plan For Handling Confirmed COVID-19 Cases When Your Business Reopens
“Preparing For Re-Entry: Key Considerations For Returning Employees To The Workplace Amid The COVID-19 Crisis”, by Goodwin Law

Additional Resources

“10 Considerations for Transitioning Back to Work in a Post-COVID-19 World”, from Gensler
Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19, March 2020, from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers, March 21, 2020, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.