Resources for Employers and Businesses
Do you have a business-related question about the coronavirus pandemic? We have answers. Please email covidresponse@utah.gov or call 385-273-7878 or text 385-270-8877 (Monday - Friday, 9am-6pm).
Masks protect you and others from COVID-19.
The science is clear, wearing face masks helps prevent the spread of COVID-19. Masks also protect and help strengthen our economy. The CDC recommends all people, even if they are vaccinated, wear a mask indoors if they live in an area with high transmission.
COVID-19 Business Manual (Updated 1/20/2022)
This step-by-step, downloadable PDF guide from the Utah Department of Health helps you protect worker’s health during the pandemic. Its detailed table of contents lets you quickly find the information and resources you’re looking for. It includes recommendations from the CDC, OSHA, and U.S. Department of Labor.
Contents include:
- What to do if an employee is exposed to or tests positive for COVID-19
- Answers to questions about quarantine, isolation, sick leave, and tax credits
- How to protect your worksite, operations, and employees
Is it a HIPAA violation if someone asks me if I’m vaccinated for COVID-19?
No. HIPAA laws are often misunderstood, so it makes it easy for misinformation to spread. HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-191). The law was made to make sure employees had health insurance between jobs. However, a privacy rule was added in 2003. The privacy rule is the part that is usually misunderstood. To find out more about HIPAA privacy rules and what personal health information (PHI) is protected, click here.
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