COVID-19 has changed the workplace for employees across the United States. At many businesses, there are new safety guidelines for workers to follow that may cause confusion. In some cases, employers are not following COVID-19 safety guidelines, putting workers at risk. Here are some COVID-19 safety challenges that workers may encounter in the workplace and resources to help.

As we think about economic recovery in 2021 and beyond, how do we center women of color in the workplace in order to achieve equitable outcomes?

Before the pandemic hit, Black and Latina women were already making less money and facing greater systemic barriers than their white counterparts. COVID has only further worsened that divide. We're at a crisis point, and if we’re going to recover, we have to explicitly prioritize the needs of women of color moving forward.

We’ve heard from many people who feel unsettled and nervous about the impact of COVID-19 on their workplaces and livelihoods.

Between personal health concerns, worries over family and friends, layoffs and furloughs, and everything else that is happening, the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is causing uncertainty for many workers. Maybe you’re worried about hours being cut or losing tips as customers slow down, or concerned about whether to go to work or who will care for your kids if school closes, or maybe just unsure because your employer isn’t providing much, if any, direction.

If you’re in need of support, our trained peer counselors are available at Empower Work.