From www.Littler.com
(with permission)
By Littler Mendelson on
March 27, 2020
Governors and public health officials across the country are implementing stringent measures to help contain the spread of COVID-19. This post, current as of March 27, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. (CDT), identifies the states where “stay at home” orders are effective or pending. We will update the list regularly but expect it will become outdated quickly as new announcements are made.
As of this posting, the most recent announcements affect Montana, New Hampshire and Colorado.
Generally speaking, the “stay at home” types of orders shutter all non-essential business operations, permitting employees of non-essential businesses to work from home only, with narrow exceptions. Many also specifically require citizens to remain home at all times, unless they are engaged in essential activities, such as shopping for food and basic goods, commuting to perform essential work, seeking medical attention, or participating in outdoor activities.
Note that this list does not include “stay at home” actions at the local level. Nor does it include less restrictive orders that: affect only certain businesses, like restaurants or salons; recommend but do not require people to stay home; or that apply only to certain counties within a state (as in Pennsylvania, for example). Employers should monitor news outlets and consult with counsel for details on additional orders that may apply to their operations.
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State |
Effective Date |
Duration or End Date |
Resources |
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California |
March 19, 2020 |
Until further notice |
· FAQs |
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Colorado |
March 26, 2020 at 6:00 a.m. |
April 11, 2020 |
· FAQs |
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Connecticut |
March 23, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. |
April 22, 2020 |
· Business Exemptions Guidance · FAQs · See also Executive Order 7N |
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Delaware |
March 24, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. |
May 15, 2020 or until health threat eliminated |
· FAQs |
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Florida – for vulnerable populations only |
March 25, 2020 |
May 8, 2020, unless extended |
· Executive Order (ordering advisory be issued) |
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Georgia – for certain medically fragile people only |
March 24, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. |
April 6, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. |
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Hawaii |
March 25, 2020, at 12:01 a.m. |
April 30, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. |
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Idaho |
March 25, 2020 |
At least 21 days |
· FAQs |
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Illinois |
March 21, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. |
April 7, 2020 |
· FAQs |
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Indiana |
March 24, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. |
April 6, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. but could be extended |
· FAQs · All Executive Orders |
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Louisiana |
March 23, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. |
April 13, 2020 unless extended |
· All Proclamations |
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Massachusetts1 |
March 24, 2020 at 12:00 noon |
April 7, 2020 at 12:00 noon |
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Michigan |
March 24, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. |
April 13, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. |
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Minnesota |
March 27, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. |
April 10, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. |
· FAQs |
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Montana |
March 28, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. |
April 10, 2020 |
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New Hampshire |
March 27, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. |
May 4, 2020 |
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New Jersey |
March 21, 2020 at 9:00 p.m. |
Until revoked or modified |
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New Mexico |
March 23, 2020 |
Until rescinded |
· FAQs |
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New York |
March 22, 2020 |
April 17, 2020 |
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Ohio |
March 23, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. |
April 6, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. |
· FAQs |
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Oklahoma – for vulnerable individuals only |
March 24, 2020 |
April 30, 20202 |
· Executive Order 2020-07 (4th am.) |
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Oregon |
March 23, 2020 |
Until terminated |
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Washington State |
March 23, 20203 |
April 6, 2020 |
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West Virginia |
March 24, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. |
Until terminated |
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Wisconsin |
March 25, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. |
April 24, 2020 |
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Vermont |
March 25, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. |
April 15, 2020 |
· FAQs |
Because the COVID-19 situation is dynamic, with new governmental measures each day, employers should consult with counsel for the latest developments and updated guidance.
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