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Coronavirus

Big I NY will always have your back through successes and challenges - like this coronavirus outbreak. The resources will help guide you through how this pandemic affects you and your business.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

What does it mean for you and your customers?

Reopening Safely

UPDATE: NYS Health Department Interim Updated Isolation & Quarantine Guidance

The New York State Department of Health has adopted the U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention's updated isolation and quarantine recommendations. (Jan. 4, 2022)
Download the Guidance
New York State HERO Act - Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Plans - Frequently Asked Questions

The New York Health and Essential Rights Act (HERO Act) took effect on July 4, 2021. It has two major parts, one of which requires employers to adopt plans to protect their employees and the public should another highly contagious disease break out. These are some questions many of you may have about the plan requirement.
FAQs Watch the GearUP!
Mask Mandates Lifting, Vaccines, & How Affinity HR Can Help (5/26/2021)

State mandates for face masks are changing as the CDC issues new guidelines for fully vaccinated people. What does this mean for your agency staff? Claudia St. John, President on Affinity HR Group will give you guidance on all things related to masks and vaccines in the workplace. Affinity HR Group offers a full range of HR consulting services at prices you can afford. Claudia will also guide you through the services available to you and the special pricing for Big I CT, NY and NJ members.
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CDC Face Mask Guidelines (5/17/2021)

Recently, the CDC released new guidance on recommended wearing of masks for those fully vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus. The CDC recommends that fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except when required by federal, state, local, tribal or territorial rules or if experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Remember, the CDC guidelines are just that – guidelines. Therefore, if you are required by state or local regulations to maintain a mask mandate, for the time being, those requirements remain.
LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR EMPLOYEES
GearUp! Your 30 Minute Guide to NYS Paid Sick Leave and COVID Vaccinations (1/15/2021)

Tim Dodge from Big I NY and Paige McAllister from Affinity HR Group walk you through all you need to know.
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Checklist: A Guide To Reopening

As you open your location (or open it further), we know it’s critical to maintain the health and safety of your employees and clients. It can be hard to stay on top of everything, so use this to help.
Download the Checklist
New York Forward Guidelines for Offices

NYS has released several documents you must read and fill out in order to properly reopen your place of business:
You should read: Office-Based Work Guidelines
You must read & affirm:Interim Detailed Guidelines
You must create:Business Safety Plan (Template)
Customizeable Signs For Your Office
Customize your phone number and print these signs to hang inside and outside of your office.
Visitor Door Sign (Office Open)

Visitor Door Sign (Office Closed)

Employee Safety Reminder Sign
How To Reopen During the Coronavirus Pandemic - Free Webinar
Our panel of experts answer questions and concerns you have regarding reopening.
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Return To Location (PDF)

Tips for bringing your staff and clients back to your office safely during the pandemic.
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CDC Posters For Your Office
Signs are available in multiple languages.
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Big I NY Member Survey On Reopening - Results

See how members across the state are proceeding.
Upstate Results Downstate Results
Interium Guidance for Quarantine Restrictions Following Out of State Travel

NYS has joined with New Jersey and Connecticut in jointly issuing a travel advisory for anyone returning from travel to states that have a significant degree of community-wide spread of COVID-19.
Read it Here
Return to Work Policy (from Affinity HR)

Our trusted partner Affinity HR has created "Return to Work" policy that your agency can adopt.
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U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
View the CDC guidelines for businesses and workplaces.
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New York State Department of Health

View the NYS DOH guidelines for employers.
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New York Forward

Regional reopening resources, guidelines, and more.
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