COVID19 Impacts to Small Business Weekly Webinar Wednesday

COVID-19 Impacts to Small Business Weekly Webinar Wednesday, June 3 rd, 2020 | 11 am-12 am Moderator: Sarah Domondon, Office of Economic Development 11/22/ Date (xx/xx/xxxx) 11/22/2020 Department Name Page Number Office of Economic Development Slide 1

Agenda COVID-19 Impacts to Small Business Weekly Webinar Wednesday, June 3, 2020 | 11 am-12 pm Moderator: Sarah Domondon, Office of Economic Development I. Intros + housekeeping II. Updates from the Director of the Office of Economic Development III. Technology Access Program IV. COVID-19 Public Health update V. Employee Security Department : Reopening and Bringing Employees Back to Work V. Labor and Industries: Protecting the Safety and Health of Workers during COVID 19 11/22/ Date (xx/xx/xxxx) 11/22/2020 Department Name Page Number Office of Economic Development Slide 2

Housekeeping items • Calls will be scheduled bi- weekly from 11 am-12 pm—our next webinar will be held on 6/17 • Today’s webinar is being recorded and is scheduled to last 1 hour, including Q & A • Slides and a recording of this presentation will be available the day after the webinar on bottomline. seattle. gov • All participants will be muted to enable the speakers to present without interruption • Questions can be submitted any time via the ‘Questions’ screen on the Go. To. Webinar control panel; please only use chat box for logistical purposes. 11/22/ Date (xx/xx/xxxx) 2020 Department Name Page Number Office of Economic Development Slide 3

Today's presenters Bobby Lee Director, Office of Economic Development, City of Seattle Jennifer Moser Policy Analyst, Employee Security Department Anisa Khoshbakhtian Breanna Williams Technology & Media Industry Advocate, Office of Economic Development, City of Seattle Policy Analyst, Employee Security Department Kirsten Wysen, MHSA Scott Reiquam Policy Analyst, Health Policy & Planning, Director’s Office Public Health-Seattle & King County 11/22/ Date (xx/xx/xxxx) 2020 Department Name Page Number Office of Economic Development DOSH Region 2 Consultation Manager, Labor and Industries Slide 4

Updates from the Office of Economic Development Bobby Lee, Director, Office of Economic Development, City of Seattle 11/22/ Date (xx/xx/xxxx) 2020 Department Name Page Number Office of Economic Development Slide 5

OED Technology Access Program Anisa Khoshbakhtian, Technology & Media Industry Advocate, Office of Economic Development, City of Seattle 11/22/ Date (xx/xx/xxxx) 2020 Department Name Page Number Office of Economic Development Slide 6

Poll • What kind of business do you own/operate? • Identify the top three areas your business needs the most tech support with. Note: for answers not listed, please enter your answer in the chat box. 11/22/ Date (xx/xx/xxxx) 2020 Department Name Page Number Office of Economic Development Slide 7

COVID-19 Public Health Updates Seattle King County Public Health Kirsten Wysen, Policy Analyst, Health Policy & Planning, Director’s Office Public Health-Seattle & King County 11/22/ Date (xx/xx/xxxx) 2020 Department Name Page Number Office of Economic Development Slide 8

Where do we stand today in Seattle and King County, WA? • COVID-19 is spreading slower than before, thanks to our collective efforts • But it continues to spread every day ü Within households ü Essential workers / workplaces ü Long-term care and healthcare settings ü Community transmission ü Other congregate settings • Systemic inequities are playing out in COVID-19 disease and everyone is affected § Black/African-American, Latinx, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska Native communities • Applying to re-open using a modified Phase 1 approach • Continued economic fall out 9

https: //www. doh. wa. gov/Emergencies/Novel. Coronavirus. Outbreak 2020 COVID 19/Data. Dashboard

How systemic inequities are playing out in COVID-19 disease rates Rates are per 100, 000 people Pacific Islander, Latinx, Black and American Indian people are over represented Everyone is affected Whites: 2, 665 cases Latinx: 1, 598 cases Asian: 791 cases Black: 716 cases Pacific Islanders: 156 cases American Indians: 37 cases

Key indicators of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, deaths, testing and the health care system are up to date at: https: //www. kingcounty. gov/depts/health/covid-19/data/key-indicators. aspx

WASHINGTON’S PHASED APPROACH: Modifying Physical Distancing Measures Phase 4 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 High-Risk Populations Continue to Stay Home, Stay Healthy Resume public interactions, with physical distancing Recreation Some outdoor recreation (hunting, fishing, golf, boating, hiking) Outdoor recreation involving 5 or fewer people outside your household (camping, beaches, etc. ) Outdoor group sports (50 or fewer people) Recreational facilities at <50% capacity (gyms, public pools, etc. ) Professional sports without spectators Resume all recreational activity Gatherings None Drive-in spiritual service with one household per vehicle Gather with no more than 5 people outside your household per week Allow gatherings with no more than 50 people Allow gatherings with >50 people Travel Essential travel and limited nonessential travel for Phase I permissible activities Essential travel and limited nonessential travel for Phase I & II permissible activities Resume non-essential travel Continue non-essential travel Business/ Employers Essential businesses open Existing construction that meets criteria Landscaping Auto/RV/boat/ORV sales Retail (curb-side pick-up orders only) Car washes Pet walkers Remaining manufacturing Additional construction phases In-home/domestic services Retail (in-store purchases with restrictions) Real estate Professional services/office-based businesses (telework remains strongly encouraged) Hair and nail salons/barbers Pet grooming Restaurants/taverns <50% capacity table size no larger than 5 (no bararea seating) Restaurants/taverns <75% capacity/ table size no larger than 10 Bar areas in restaurant/taverns at <25% capacity Movie theaters at <50% capacity Customer-facing government services (telework remains strongly encouraged) Libraries and museums All other business activities not yet listed except for nightclubs and events with greater than 50 people Nightclubs Concert venues Large sporting events Resume unrestricted staffing of worksites, but continue to practice physical distancing and good hygiene (social, spiritual) S A F E STAR T WA SHI N G TON: A PHA SED APPR O A C H TO R ECOV ERY https: //coronavirus. wa. gov/what-you-need-know/safe-start 13

Testing process and principles Specimen collected (12 K/week vs 35 K target) COVID 19 symptoms (healthcare providers) Congregate facility testing (LTCF, homeless, workplace) Symptoms at home (self collection) Laboratory testing (>100 K/week local capacity) Case and Contact Investigation Care, Isolation & Quarantine

Overview of Contact Tracing for COVID-19 Case Reported to DOH and Assigned to PHSKC for Follow-up Investigator Calls Index Case Interview Demographics, Clinical Status & History Locations of Exposure/Possible Transmission Contact Tracing Team Medical Assessment Refer for Care Contact Follow-up & Testing Household Arrange Testing as Part of Index Case Call Non. Household Call Contacts Social Support Outreach Investigation Assessment of Social Support Service Needs High-risk settings (work sites, congregate settings) Refer for groceries, transportation, rent support Field Investigation

Estimated Impact of COVID-19 on King County’s Health Insurance Coverage 20% 16% ACS OFM Projection 11. 7% Week Ending on 12% May 9, 2020 8% 5. 6% 4% Jan. 2014 Oct. 2010 0% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Notes: October 2010: Extension of dependent coverage for young adults—could stay on parents insurance until age 26, even if not enrolled in school January 2014: More adults became eligible for Medicaid and tax rebates; private insurance available through the state’s Health Exchange (Washington Healthplanfinder) US Census Bureau—American Community Survey, 2018. For 2017 & 2018 “Adult” include those ages 19 -64. For all prior years “adults includes ages 18 -64. WA Office of Fiscal Management, Estimated Impact of COVID-19 on Washington State’s Health Coverage https: //www. ofm. wa. gov/sites/default/files/public/dataresearch/healthcare/healthcoverage/COVID-19_impact_on_uninsured_20200520. pdf Public Health-Seattle & King County, Assessment Policy Development & Evaluation Unit, 5/2020 2019 2020

Guidance and Materials for Employers • Public Health guidance and posters • Challenge Seattle/BCG Materials • Pandemic Advisory Group • Education Campaigns • Webinars and online materials • Technical Assistance www. kingcounty. gov/covid

Employee Security Department: Reopening and Bringing Employees Back to Work Jennifer Moser Policy Analyst, Employee Security Department 11/22/ Date (xx/xx/xxxx) 2020 Department Name Page Number Office of Economic Development Breanna Williams Policy Analyst, Employee Security Department Slide 18

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Separate benefit program to cover many people who do not qualify for regular unemployment, including: • Self-employed people • Independent contractors • Part-time workers (with fewer than 680 hours) • Available Feb. 2 - Dec. 26, 2020

Bringing employees back to work • If employees have an unemployment claim and you bring them back to work, you do not need to advise ESD. Employees can stop filing for unemployment benefits once they are back to work full-time. • Claimants are required to report all hours worked and gross earnings for each week that they file for unemployment benefits.

• Shared. Work – As of March 27, 2020, the federal government is covering those UI benefits 100% through the end of the year. • Applications for Shared. Work can be found on ESD’s website, esd. wa. gov. • Standby – Up to 12 weeks of standby can be requested. • Work search is currently optional through June 17 th. • If you are unable to bring all employees back to work by the time work searches are again required, you can request standby. • Any updates will be provided on our website.

What if an employee refuses an offer to return to work? • If your employees refuse to work hours that you have available for them, they are required to report that on their weekly claims. Even if they are on standby, they are required to be available for work with you. • You can report work refusals to ESD. You can advise us by using your e. Services account or by sending us an email including: • The claimants first/last name and SSN • Date(s) they were not able or available for work; and • What reason the claimant gave for why they were not able and available for work

PPP Loans and UI Using your PPP loan to pay employee’s wages • When using PPP loan funds to pay employees’ wages, the employee/claimant must report the payment as earnings in connection with the time period that the payment is intended to cover. This payment is deductible from UI benefits. • PPP loan forgiveness requirements are not the purview of ESD. All other questions must be directed towards the Small Business Administration.

Labor and Industries: Protecting the Safety and Health of Workers during COVID-19 Scott Reiquam, DOSH Region 2 Consultation Manager, Labor and Industries 11/22/ Date (xx/xx/xxxx) 2020 Department Name Page Number Office of Economic Development Slide 24

Protecting the Safety and Health of Workers Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) www. lni. wa. gov/coronavirus

OSHA, DOSH and WISHA 1889 - Washington State Constitution 1970 - Occupational Safety & Health Act/Administration (OSHA) 1973 - Washington Industrial Safety & Health Act (WISHA) (RCW 49. 17) The Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) - Creates safety & health standards - Provides compliance with safety & health standards through enforcement and consultation. www. lni. wa. gov/coronavirus

Existing WISHA standards protect Relevant WISHA requirements workers from exposure (Exact code depends on industry) § Follow existing WISHA standards to help protect workers from exposure to COVID-19. § Employers should also remember that the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act requires that all workers are protected from recognized safety and health hazards. www. lni. wa. gov/coronavirus § § § § Accident Prevention Program Employee Training Personal Protective Equipment Housekeeping / Sanitation Protection from Biological Agents Temporary Housing Hazard Communication Recordkeeping (OSHA 300) You may contact DOSH consultation for assistance

Gubernatorial proclamations In addition to any WISHA requirements, the Governor’s office has mandated certain conditions that supersede existing standards for specific industries such as construction or professional services. § A COVID-19 supervisor must monitor conditions at the job site § All employees must receive training about protective measures § Social distancing of 6 feet must be maintained at all times (with limited exceptions) § PPE must be provided and worn at all times. This may include masks, eye protection, and gloves § Warm water and soap must be supplied, and employees must be encouraged to wash often www. lni. wa. gov/coronavirus

WISHA Requirements Accident Prevention Program. The following requirements must be included in your overall safety and health program: § § You must train your employees about COVID-19 and the goals of Coronavirus prevention practices You must provide housekeeping including a cleaning schedule to make sure frequently touched surfaces, tools, and supplies are cleaned regularly You must provide adequate handwashing You must maintain and enforce social distancing www. lni. wa. gov/coronavirus

Four Basic Elements § Employers must ensure social distancing practices for employees and control customer flow; § Ensure frequent and adequate employee handwashing and surface sanitation; § Ensure sick employees stay home or go home if ill. § Employers must also provide basic workplace hazard education about coronavirus and how to prevent transmission in the language best understood by the employee. www. lni. wa. gov/coronavirus

Worker Rights All employees have the right to: § Raise a safety or health concern with their employer or DOSH, request personal protective equipment, or report a work-related injury or illness, including COVID-19. § Receive information and training on job hazards in their workplace.

Whistleblower Protections under the WISH Act § Employers cannot retaliate (fire, lay off, demote, etc. ) against employees for engaging in activity protected under the WISH Act. § Protected activity includes: § Requesting or wearing personal protective equipment § Reporting a work-related injury or illness, including COVID-19, to an employer or DOSH § Reporting an unsafe condition or requesting guidance from an employer or DOSH

Work Refusals under the WISH Act Under the WISH Act, employees have the right to refuse to perform an assigned task if they: § Have a reasonable concern of serious injury or death arising from a hazardous condition at the workplace; and § Refuse in good faith to expose themselves to the hazardous condition; and § Have no reasonable alternative; and § Have insufficient time, due to the urgency of the situation, to eliminate the danger through resort to regular statutory enforcement channels (i. e. , contacting DOSH); and § Sought correction from their employer, but were unable to resolve a dangerous condition.

DOSH Directives – DOSH Directive 11. 80 Respirators and Face Covering – https: //lni. wa. gov/d. A/1 d 2 a 778 d 31/dd 1180. pdf – DOSH Directive 1. 70 General Coronavirus Prevention – https: //lni. wa. gov/d. A/36 e 85758 be/DD 170. pdf www. lni. wa. gov/coronavirus

Additional Resources Information on Paid sick leave, Workers Compensation, or Workplace Safety & Health https: //www. lni. wa. gov/agency/outreach/novelcoronavirus-outbreak-covid-19 -resources Request free a consultation https: //lni. wa. gov/safety-health/preventing-injuriesillnesses/request-consultation/

Q&A Please use the ‘Questions’ section in the side bar. 11/22/ Date (xx/xx/xxxx) 2020 Department Name Page Number Office of Economic Development Slide 36

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