Following several other states, and at the direction of Ohio
Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy
Acton issued a shelter-in-place order for Ohio residents titled
"Director's Stay at Home Order." The
order went into effect on March 23, 2020, and will remain in place
until 11:59 p.m. on April 6, 2020, unless rescinded or modified.
Below are details employers need to know about the new order.
Highlights for Employers
- The order is effective from March 23,
2020, at 11:59 p.m. through April 6, 2020.
- "Essential Businesses and
Operations" are excepted, and the list is very broad.
- All businesses are able to keep some
employees working in order to maintain minimum basic
operations.
