Arizona Implements Enhanced COVID-19 Mitigation Measures
What happened?
Governor Doug Ducey issued Executive Order 2020-40, placing new requirements on businesses related to COVID-19 spread prevention.
What are the details?
On June 17, 2020, Governor Ducey announced that guidelines from a previous executive order (2020-36) would now be required. The law requires basic precautions be taken from each business and include:
- Ensure physical distance for all employees
- Providing facemasks for all employees
- Requiring usage of facemasks where physical distancing is not possible
- Requiring symptom checks of employees before their shift
- Requiring that sick employees stay home
- Creating policies in the workplace to promote increased employee hygiene
- Increased frequency of cleaning and disinfecting of the workplace For a more detailed breakdown of each requirement, please click here.
For more information on Executive Order 2020-40 and Executive Order 2020-36, please use the following links: EE2020-40, EE2020-36
What do employers need to do?
Employers should review the new required guidelines and update any policies that do not fit with the guidelines provided in EE2020-36. Look to purchase facemasks for employees who are required to use them.
