The impacts of the COVID-19 virus have been felt in nearly every facet of daily life in America. The oil and gas industry in Utah, upstream, midstream and downstream companies, are continuing to meet energy demands while mobilizing crisis management teams and installing enhanced safety measures that protect the health of industry workers and neighbors. Crude oil production is continuing to maintain current production levels while refiners are operating on normal schedules and supplying the market as usual.
National Resources:
CISA Guidelines for Critical Infrastructure: view
U.S. Chamber of Commerce “National Small Business Town Hall” on March 27:
Summary and Video of National Small Business Town Hall
Summary of all small business assistance provisions
FEMA Coronavirus Rumor Control Website: view
Centers for Disease Control Information: view
FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admin.) regarding CDL Drivers and COVID-19: view
State Resources:
NEW Utah Leads Together (Version 3) – Utah’s plan for health and economic recovery
(May 20, 2020): view pdf
NEW COVID-19 Posters for the Workplace
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COVID-19_Social_Distancing_Sign
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COVID-19_Wear_Mask_Sign
Utah Leads Together (Version 2) – Utah’s plan for health and economic recovery
(April 17, 2020): view pdf
Phased Guidelines for Businesses (Version 2)(April 17, 2020): view pdf
Utah Leads Together – Utah’s plan for a health and economic recovery: view pdf
Crush the Curve: Discern possible workforce COVID contamination with testutah.com
Salt Lake City 5th Emergency Proclamation: view
Salt Lake County Public Health Order: view pdf
Summit County Public Health Order: view pdf
Gov Herbert’s “Stay Safe, Stay Home” Order: view pdf
Utah State COVID-19 Resource: view
Coronavirus Resources for Small Businesses (Senator Romney’s Office): view
UOSH Directive Regarding Respirator Enforcement and COVID-19: view pdf
Financial Resources:
Financial Resources for Utahns (Utah Banker’s Association): view
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Emergency Loans – Small Business Guide & Checklist: view
CARES Act Summary from Senator Mike Lee’s Office: Resources for Americans, Small & Midsized Businesses, Big Businesses
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Funding Programs: view – UPDATED Application
SBA Payroll Protection Plan: Overview pdf, Lender Information pdf, Borrower-Information pdf
FDIC – FAQs for Bank Customers: view
IRS – FAQs: Employee Retention Credit under the CARES Act: view
GOED Launches Plan to Offer Assistance to Small Businesses – Utah Leads Together Small Business Bridge Loan Program: view
—–Families First Coronavirus Response Act ——
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Overview: view pdf
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (from Parsons Behle & Latimer): view
Congressional Update: Families First Coronavirus Response Act (from Parr Brown Gee & Loveless): view
Update: First Round of Department of Labor Published Guidance Families First Coronavirus Response Act (from Parr Brown Gee & Loveless): view
Workforce Resources:
Department of Labor (DOL) –
Coronavirus Resources: view
COVID-19 and the American Workplace: view
CDC Resources for Businesses and Employers: view
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)-
ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19: view
EEOC Pandemic Preparedness in the workplace and the ADA: view
Occupational Health & Safety (OSHA) Administration –
OSHA COVID-19 Information for Worker’s and Employers: view
OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19: view pdf
Department of Workforce Services:view
Protecting Your Workforce (from Holland & Hart): employment law-related policies, practices, and regulatory frameworks impacted by COVID-19. view
Beehive Online HR Library and HivePlus – Contact Joanie Hardcastle for resources.
- Beehive Online HR Library
- This Online tool provides the latest HR News, comprehensive content for all aspect of managing Human Capital, including handbooks, performance management, Healthcare Reform, and hundreds of downloadable handbooks, forms, policies, and checklists.
- HivePlus
- HivePlus provides free and unlimited personal consultations (phone, email, or live chat) with our team of HR professionals (7am to 5pm, M-F)
- HivePlus also provides three (3) legal consults through our contracted Attorney pool for free.
- We have access to attorneys from local and National firms (Durham Jones & Pinegar, Jackson Lewis, and Littler Mendelson)
- Attorneys are assigned based on the legal question (Employment law, Contract, Corporate, Immigration, etc.)
Regulatory Resources:
MSHA Response to COVID-19: view
“Natural Resources Industry Liquidity, Compliance and Operational Challenges” Webinar recording and slides (Parson’s Behle & Latimer)
Emergency Fuel Waiver – May 1, 2020 Fuel Waiver Concerning Summer Gasoline: view pdf
EPA Regulatory Compliance Guidelines (March 26, 2020): view
General Legal Resources:
Force Majeure (from Parsons Behle & Latimer): view
Force Majeure and Non-performance Issues for Contracts (from Dorsey & Whitney):view
Protecting Your Business (from Holland & Hart): a range of legal issues confronting businesses as they grapple with rapidly changing COVID-19 developments. view
Stay-At-Home Orders and Expiring Permits; Extending the Life of Drilling Permits in a Crisis -(Beatty & Wozniak) view
Insurance Coverage for Costs and Losses Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Some Considerations (from Dorsey & Whitney): view
New Small Business Reorganization Act May Provide Easier Bankruptcy Relief for Many Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 (Snell & Wilmer): view
COVID-19: Meeting Critical Business Operational Needs During Shelter-In-Place Shutdowns (Snell & Wilmer): view
Industry Resources:
American Petroleum Institute (API) pandemic information: view