Resources for Workers
The following resources are provided to assist workers as they navigate working during the COVID-19 pandemic. On this page, you will find resources regarding workplace safety and important information related to worker rights and benefits (such as paid sick leave) that are currently available to workers.
Business COVID-19 Safety Toolkit for Workers
This tool kit provides workers with information and resources to improve workplace safety during COVID-19. This toolkit includes material on:
Protocols and requirements for workplace safety
Information on COVID-19 and when you should get tested
Workers rights and compensation (i.e. paid sick leave) for which workers may qualify
Small Business COVID-19 Safety Toolkit
Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines are now becoming widely available. Getting your COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to protect you from contracting COVID-19 and will help to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. All vaccines are free and you can get your vaccine through the San Diego County even if you do not have health insurance. Click the links on the right for more information.
Access to COVID-19 Testing and Healthcare
For COVID-19 testing, first contact your healthcare provider as they are required to provide you with free COVID-19 testing. If you do not have a healthcare provider, the County of San Diego offers free COVID-19 testing. There are many testing centers across San Diego county, including drive-through testing sites.
Worker rights, Paid sick leave, and Benefits
Businesses with less than 500 workers are no longer mandated to provide paid sick leave to workers. However, if they choose to provide paid sick leave to workers, they still can qualify to receive dollar-for-dollar reimbursement for worker paid sick leave related to COVID-19. This applies to any sick leave taken up to March 31, 2021.
–Paid Sick Leave Requirements of the FFCRA
–Benefits for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
–Online Tool to Determine if you Qualify for paid sick leave and other benefits under the FFCRA
Disclaimer:
The toolkits and other content on this site are taken directly or adapted from the CDC, San Diego Public Health Services, and other reputable health information organizations. Please note, team members cannot answer questions about your or your workers health. The information provided in the toolkits does not replace medical advice. If you or a worker has been exposed to someone with COVID-19, is experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, or has been tested for COVID-19, please contact a healthcare provider or call 2-1-1.