COVID-19 Update June 1, 2020

Governor Edwards has announced today that Louisiana is moving to Phase II on Friday, June 5. In the same press conference, Mayor Cantrell issued a statement that New Orleans will remain a little while longer in Phase I until they can confirm that the Memorial Day Holiday is not going to cause another spike in COVID-19 Cases.

Information today is scattered from safety to benefits. Below are the new CDC guidelines on how to open an office building. We also have a safety flyer showing employees how to avoid heat issues while wearing masks.

Today’s downloads:

• COVID-19 Employer information for Office Buildings – From the CDC, this gives office building employers, building owners and managers, and building operations specialists steps to create a safe and healthy workplace and protect workers and clients.
• Louisiana to enter Phase II – A New Orleans CityBusiness article about the Phase II reopening of Louisiana (except for New Orleans).
• Tips For Avoiding Heat Stress When Wearing COVID-19 Face Coverings – Good publication from the law firm of Fisher Phillips.
• New Benefit Plan Deadline Extensions Provide Opportunities For Participants – And Burdens For Plan Sponsors – This goes into the various COVID-19 related benefit plan changes that have occurred over the past couple of months.