April 7, 2020

On March 17, 2020, G overnor Sisolak issued a nonessential business closure order. This order determined grocery stores to be an essential business. In addition to this declaration, and upon receiving advice from the COVID-19 Medical Advisory Team, Governor Sisolak announced Nevada Health Response’s Risk Mitigation Initiative. All Nevadans wishing to frequent public spaces, including grocery stores, are expected to abide by social distancing protocol – employers are expected to ensure social distancing for employees and customers; frequent and adequate hand washing; and that sick employees stay home. Employers must also provide adequate workplace hazard training about coronavirus and how to prevent transmission in languages best understood by employees.

Workplace Discrimination:

It is against the law for any employer to take any adverse action such as firing or t hreats against a worker for exercising safety and health rights such as raising safety and health concerns to their employer, participating in union activities concerning safety and health, filing a safety and health complaint or participating in an Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) investigation. Workers have 30 days to file their complaint with The Department of Business and Industry’s OSHA and/or with Federal OSHA.

Guidance for an Effective Social Distancing Plan:

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Limit the number of customers entering the store to facilitate soc ial distancing at store entrances, throughout store and at check-out lines.

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Require all workers to stay at least six feet away from customers and coworkers.

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Temporarily mark six-foot increments (using adhesive colored tape, chalk, etc.) on the ground or floor to ensure social distancing

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Post large print attention-grabbing signs readable from a far distance (or use portable, electronic reader boards) that inform customers of social distancing practices.

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Designate workers to monitor and facilitate distancing at check-out lines.

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Per Emergency Directive 013 (4/8/2020), grocery stores

must