COVID-19 Info and Updates
Because of this unprecedented event we know that many of you in the construction industry will have questions and we will do everything possible to guide you through this quickly changing environment. Because this situation is continually evolving, please check back frequently as we will be adding new information as it is received.

Current COVID-19 News
Economic Reopening Order Phase 1 – Guidelines & FAQs See Updated County and City Orders On April 27th Governor Parsons announced the first state-wide step for coming out of the current Stay At Home order. This first step, effective May 4th, allows for ALL businesses to re-open with several specific requirements. Some of these requirements are: Occupancy rates for retail spaces that are less than 10,000 square feet will be limited to...
Read MoreWhat & When: Construction companies are being asked to conduct a COVID-19 Job Site Safety Stand Down by stopping work on Thursday, April 16, 2020, to talk directly with employees and subcontractors about the respiratory illness associated with a novel coronavirus, COVID-19, including safe work practices and protocols and company safety policies. Three Steps to Hold Your Own Stand Down: STEP 1: Prepare. Compile the information you will need for...
Read MoreIn this video series (4th edition), HM Risk Management covers the topics below: · FFCRA Tax Credits · Paycheck Protection & Small Business Debt Relief Programs · FFCRA Resources and Feedback page now open from the DOL · FFCRA Temporary Rule updates & CARES Act modifications · New FAQ’s from employers over the past week · Additional Creditable Resources
Read MoreUpdates in all areas of HR and Risk Management, templates and forms for small employers, and an interactive map to track progression. This is free to the public and accessible on our website, for self-navigation. Visit the Connell Insurance COVID-19 page at https://www.connell.com/blog/covid-19-updates/ Follow Hunter Johnson @: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-johnson
Read MoreJEFFERSON CITY Building on Missouri’s efforts to control, contain, and combat COVID-19, Governor Mike Parson issued a statewide “Stay Home Missouri” Order effective beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020, until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2020. The Order explicitly states that individuals currently residing within the state of Missouri shall avoid leaving their homes or places of residence unless necessary. “First and foremost, I want everyone to know that...
Read MoreOn April 3, 2020, Governor Mike Parson highlighted the state’s ongoing efforts to respond to the COVID-19 crisis in Missouri. During that briefing he called for a statewide Stay at Home Missouri Order. The Governor’s Order is effective beginning at 12:01 a.m. Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 24. To help clarify for citizens, the Stay at Home orders adopted by the Greene County Commission and the City of Springfield...
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