The Equipment Dealers Assn. has teamed up with the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute to send a letter to the National Governors Assn. urging them to classify OPE dealerships as essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. EDA encourages you to contact your local government officials directly and do the same.
Follow these links to access a letter template that you can edit to suit your dealership's needs:
Here are additional resources regarding the virus, legislative action, tax implications, employee management, planning checklists and more.
Resources for U.S. Dealers
U.S. State-by-State Legislative Action related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
How the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Impacts Employers
Preliminary Tax Credit Guidance from IRS
U.S. Federal Legislation Update: EDA Dealer Summary of HR 6201
CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers
EEOC Guidelines for Employees Covered under ADA
EEOC for Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace
SBA Disaster Assistance Resources
State and Local Health Department Information
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Twitter (here) & Facebook (here)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Twitter (here) & Facebook (here)
Resources for Canadian Dealers
Resources for Canadian Businesses
Canadian Chamber’s Pandemic Preparedness for Business
Additional Helpful Resources & Information
Business Pandemic Planning Checklist
Sample Customer Communication Piece
Sample Communication if an Employee Tests Positive
CDC Protocol for Protecting Yourself against Coronavirus
WATCH EDA’s Webinar: Practice and Legal Responses to COVID-19
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