Financial and Business Assistance
In this section:
Financial & Business Resources
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act
- Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
- Commonwealth Resources
- Funding and Programs for COVID-19 Impacted Businesses
- DCED customer service resource account: ra-dcedcs@pa.gov
- Other Loan/Financing Options/Information
- By county visit Prepared Central PA
- This list has various resources available to you in your place of business, your employment status, and day to day lives.
- By county visit Prepared Central PA
- U.S. Department of the Treasury
- COVID-19 related Tax Credits For Paid Leave
- Under FFCR Act for Leave
- COVID-19 related Tax Credits For Paid Leave
Return to Work: Manufacture Your Future
In this section:
PPE Regulations, OSHA Guidance, Checklist and More
- PA Department of Health
- Order for Return to Work Safety Measures for In-person Operations
- Help Stop the Spread
- Employee Rights Notice
- Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Workplace Policies & HR Resources
In this section:
Workplace Policies & HR Resources
- MA Coronavirus Employer Guide and Official Resources
- Official Resources:
- CDC Coronavirus Federal Website
- PA Department of Health – Coronavirus Updates
- OSHA Resources
- YouTube videos: Quick Safety Tips, Respiratory Protection
- OSHA Safety updates are being posted on a regular basis.
- Addiction Resources
- Offers a 24/7 confidential helpline and an extensive list of addiction resources
- HR and Employee Relations
- Mitigating Financial Risk From PA UC Claims – Becky Becker, Association HR Consultant
- HR Tool-kit for Surviving COVID-19
- PA UC Claims and Refusal to Work
- Required Workplace Postings
- Employee Rights Notice: Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave
- Locate a New Provider
- Use our Find a Manufacturer tool to search our member database
Attendance, Discipline & Staffing
Attendance, Discipline & Staffing Documents and Resources
- Attendance Policy
- Attendance Policy & Sample Template
- Attendance Point System for Nonexempt Employees
- Employee Time & Attendance Policy and Procedure
- Progressive Discipline Policy Single Disciplinary Process
- Notice of Disciplinary Suspension
- Discipline Written Warning
- Record of Discussion Form
Staffing
General Policies
General Policies Documents and Resources
- At-Will Employment Policy Statement
- COBRA Continuing Coverage (Employee Benefits Security Administration)
- Company Fleet Usage and Driver Safety Policy
- Company Vehicle Policy
- Company Website Privacy Policy
- Complying with Employment Record Requirements (SHRM)
- Confidentiality Agreement
- Employee Dating Policy
- Employee Privacy Policy
- Employer to pay Employment Medical Exam Fee
- PA Labor & Industry ACT of 1961, P.L. 453, No. 225
- Managing Employee Performance
- Nondiscrimination/Anti-Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedure
- Personal Relationships Policy
- Sexual Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedure
- Smoke and Vape-Free Workplace Policy
- Travel Policy Nonexempt Employees
- Use of Company Property Policy
- Workplace Survey on Hiring and Working with People with Criminal Records (SHRM & Charles Koch Institute)
- PA Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA)
- New Employee Form Receipt Acknowledgments
Leave & PTO
Leave & PTO Documents and Resources
Leave Policies
- Vacation for Exempt Employees
- Administrative Leave Policy
- Leave Request Policy
- Sick Leave Policy
- Sick Leave Policy: Employee & Family Member
- Personal Leave of Absence Policy
- Military Leave Request Form
- Paid Leave for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption
- Paid Family and Medical Leave
- Paid Sabbatical Leave Policy
- Paid or Unpaid Leave for School Visitation
- Unpaid Personal Leave of Absence
- Unpaid Leave of Absence Request Form
- Unlimited Paid Leave Policy (Exempt Employees)
- Critical Personal Leave of Absence Policy (Non FMLA, Non-Military)
- COVID-19 Paid Sick & Expanded Family & Medical Leave Policy
PTO
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation & Benefits Documents and Resources
- Time Reporting Policy
- Checklist: Timekeeping Practices
- Timesheet Correction Form
- Overtime Policy
- Travel Expense Policy
- Expense Reimbursement Policy
- Employee Classification Policy: Employment Categories
- Exempt Employee Pay Policy
- Employee Work Classifications/Categories & Benefit Eligibility
- How to Design an Employee Benefits Program
- Domestic Partner Benefits Policy
- Relocation
Educational & Tuition Benefits
EAP & EEO
EAP & EEO Documents and Resources
EAP
- Managing Employee Assistance Programs
- SHRM's Guide to Employee Assistance Programs
- EAP Policy: Employees Only
- EAP Policy: Employees & Family Members
EEO
Employee Drug Screening
Employee Drug Screening Documents and Resources
Electronic Communication & Social Media
Electronic Communication & Social Media Documents and Resources
- Electronic Communication Policy Acknowledgement
- Computer, Email & Internet Usage Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Cell Phone Use Policy
- Company Cell Phone Policy
- Bring Your Own Device Policy
- Hours of Work Policy: Nonexempt Employee Electronic Communications
FMLA, Disability, & ADA
FMLA, Disability, & ADA Documents and Resources
U.S. Department of Labor Resources
- The Employer's Guide to the Family Medical Leave Act
- FMLA: Fact Sheets
- FMLA Resources
- FMLA Notice & Cancellation Forms
- Americans with Disabilities Act
Safety & OSHA
Safety & OSHA Documents and Resources
Safety
- General Safety Policy
- Employee's Report of Injury Form (OSHA)
- Accident Incident/Near Miss Report
- Visitors Policy & Procedures
- Weapon-Free Workplace
- Workplace Violence (OSHA)
- Workplace Violence Program (Dept. of Labor & Industry)
- Occupational Safety & Heath Administration (OSHA)
Employee & Labor Relations
Employee & Labor Relations Documents and Resources
Employee Relations
- Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) (Corrective action)
- How to Conduct Layoff or Reduction in Force
- Employment Downsizing and its Alternatives (SHRM document)
- Checklist: Reduction in Force (RIF) Strategy and Selection
- Involuntary Termination of Employment
- Separation of Employment Policy
- Termination Documentation Form
- Managing Flexible Work Arrangements
- Grievance Procedures: Non-Union
- Conflict Resolution Policy
COVID Vaccine Guidance
In this section:
COVID Vaccine Guidance Documents & Resources
Available Resources:
- New OSHA Guidance: COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS
- Federal Contractor Requirements: Guidance for Federal Contractors
- OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard FAQs
- CDC COVID Data Tracker
- CDC COVID-19 Integrated County View
- EEOC Religious Exemption Guidance
- MA Coronavirus Employer Guide and Official Resources
Available Forms:
Learn More:
- COVID Test Information