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March 2020
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Special Edition: Coronavirus
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This special edition of Converge features several articles that provide valuable information about COVID-10, or the Coronavirus. It is our hope that these articles can assist the travel and hospitality industries to combat the virus and manage the risks that come with it.
For more news on the Coronavirus and how operators/owners/travelers/meeting planners can mitigate risks, visit ConvergeBlog which is updated weekly with insight from our collection of thought-leaders and subject-matter experts.
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Coronavirus: Employers Should Plan, Not Panic
February
24, 2020 via Foley & Lardner
While no one knows for sure the extent to which the coronavirus will take hold in the U.S., employers should take steps now to plan ahead so that they will be able to maintain normal business operations. The challenges for any business facing coronavirus or any other disease outbreak involve a multitude of conflicting legal obligations.
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Comprehensive And Updated FAQs For Employers On The COVID-19 Coronavirus
March 10, 2020 via ConvergeBlog
Fisher Phillips has assembled a cross-disciplinary taskforce of attorneys across the country to address the many employment-related issues facing employers in the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The COVID-19 Taskforce has created a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document, which has been continually updated since first published on March 3 and will continue to be updated as events warrant.
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Considerations for Addressing Coronavirus and Other Epidemics in the Workplace
February 27, 2020 via Cozen O'Connor
One of the most challenging issues in dealing with any epidemic affecting the workplace is that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. A multitude of factors needs to be considering in formulating an appropriate response plan including but not limited to the nature of the epidemic, size of the business, the specific industry, the demographics of the workforce, and operational needs.
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Masking the Problem? When Workers Want To Wear Masks Due To Coronavirus Or Flu
February 24, 2020 via Fisher Phillips
Fear of the coronavirus and flu may cause anxiety among employees who frequently encounter other people, which may lead them to request permission to wear – or to simply wear without permission – a medical mask or respirator. While this may address the anxieties of employees, it could lead to other problems, such as causing customers or coworkers to panic...What are your legal rights and obligations when it comes to permitting your workers to wearing masks?
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Insurance Coverage for Losses
Stemming from the Coronavirus
February 25, 2020 via ConvergeBlogBusinesses should evaluate whether and how their operations and revenue may be affected by the coronavirus and then closely analyze whether existing insurance policies potentially provide coverage for the losses.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Information for Hotels and Hotel Staff
March 2020 via Australian Government | Department of HealthAn information sheet for hotel management and staff about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Guidelines on Infection Control &
Prevention in the Hotel Industry
March 2020 via Hong Kong Department of HealthAn information sheet for hotel management and staff about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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AHLA Guidance for Employers To
Plan & Respond to Coronvirus (COVID-19)
March 2020 via AHLA + Michigan Restaurant & Lodging AssocationThe following guidance may help prevent workplace exposures to acute respiratory illnesses, including the Coronavirus, in non-healthcare settings. The guidance also provides planning considerations if there are more widespread, community outbreaks of the Coronavirus from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This guidance is based on what is currently known about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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Infection Prevention: Cleaning,
Disinfecting, & Hygiene
March 2020 via Michigan Restaurant & Lodging AssociationThe following document provides general guidelines for the hospitality industry as well as specific guidelines for procedural implementations to combat the coronavirus.
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Coronavirus Information and
Resources
March 11, 2020 via National Restaurant AssocationTo ensure that restaurants have the latest information about coronavirus, the National Restaurant Association has created this industry-specific guidance for owners and operators.
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Coronavirus: What Can You
Do?
2020 via ServSafeGet infomation on how the Coronavirus spreads, its symptoms, prevention methods, and how to monitor potential cases. Also available in Spanish.
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What Restaurant Employers Can Do
To Contend With Coronavirus
March 5, 2020 via Restaurant Business"Coming up with a plan to deal with a pandemic—it’s your No. 1 protection," said Aaron Goldstein, an authority within Dorsey’s employment practice. And just as important: "Tell your employees the plan. People are really scared. They’re worried that no one knows what’s going on."
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Suggested Talking Points For
Restaurant Operators
March 2020 via National Restaurant Association and Michigan Restaurant & Lodging AssocationThis document is designed to help restaurant owners and operators answer questions about the Coronavirus and communicate that restaurants remain a great place to gather with friends and family. It also provides practical guidance for restaurant operators to mitigate risks of coronavirus and how to address customers who have flu-like symptoms.
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Travel: Frequently Asked
Questions and Answers
March 2020 via CDCThe CDC answers frequently asked questions regarding travelling during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus Travel Ban from
Europe: What is Known
March 12, 2020 via Daytona Daily NewsTaking dramatic action, President Donald Trump sharply restricted passenger travel from 26 European nations to the U.S. and moved to ease the economic cost of a viral pandemic that is roiling global financial markets and disrupting the daily lives of Americans.
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Is Your Event Impacted? Traveling
and Coronavirus
March 12, 2020 via Travel BalanceWhat are the best ways you can boost your immune system to stay healthy when traveling (or not) during times of fear around catching a virus? John Ayo talk about the best supplements to take and other strategies to boost your immune system to take care of you.
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Protecting the business traveler
at home and abroad during coronavirus
March 10, 2020 via Phocus WireIn our globalized economy, business travel is critical, and during challenging periods like this - virus outbreaks, natural disasters, political unrest - employers must ensure they fulfill their duty of care to employees.
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Here's what business travelers
need to know about changing or canceling travel plans as the coronavirus spreads to every continent except Antarctica
March 5, 2020 via Business InsiderIf your company has restricted business travel, or if you plan to travel for business in the near future, here's what you need to know about cancellation fee waivers, refund policies, and staying healthy on the road.
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Get Your Mass Gatherings or Large
Community Events Ready for Coronavirus Disease 2019
March 2020 via CDCThis interim guidance is intended for organizers and staff responsible for planning mass gatherings or large community events in the United States...CDC has developed recommended actions for preventing the spread of COVID-19 at mass gatherings and large community events. The Before, During, and After sections of this guidance offer suggested strategies to help you plan for and implement these recommendations.
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Key Planning Recommendations for
Mass Gatherings in the Context of the Current COVID-19 Outbreak
February 14, 2020 via World Health Organization
The purpose of this document is to outline key planning considerations for organizers of mass gatherings in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak. It should be read in conjunction with WHO’s Public Health for Mass Gatherings: Key Considerations. which provides general advice on the public health aspects of mass gathering events.
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Staying Healthy at Meetings: Best
Practices
March 11, 2020 via MPI
If there is a positive legacy from the coronavirus crisis, it may be that standard health-related practices at meetings will be improved. Medical professionals and veteran planners see this as an opportunity to develop strategies that help keep any kind of infectious outbreak in check.
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Insurance and Legal Guidance for the Coronavirus Outbreak
February 21, 2020 via Meetings Net
The American Society of Association Executives hosted an online briefing with expert advice from event insurance and legal experts.
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Cancellation Communications: How
to Unplan a Meeting
August 14, 2018 via Meetings Net
Sometimes, despite meeting planners’ best efforts, the unexpected interferes and blows up long-cemented plans. Canceling a meeting is among the most challenging tasks for a host organization—but it is also opportunity for planners to demonstrate leadership as they unravel a conference's tapestry with the same precision and professional attitude they used to weave it over many months.
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