A few hours ago we got our first look at what reopening Massachusetts is going to look like when Governor Baker unveiled an outline of the state’s 4-phase reopening plan. Although short on details – including when the 4-phase plan will begin and which industries qualify at which phase, today’s announcement provides a glimpse into what lies ahead. This week’s Advisor provides a summary of what we know so far about the reopening plan, and continues to provide additional information we hope you will find useful as you plan for how you will safely return employees to work when the times comes.

COVID-19 Advisor vol 8 (May 11, 2020)

Additional information regarding the state’s 4-phase reopening plan is available on the state’s website:

  • Reopening: Four-Phase Approach
  • ​​​​​The Massachusetts economy will be reopened using a four-phase approach, based on public health guidance.

  • Reopening: Mandatory Safety Standards for Workplaces
  • These new standards will apply universally to all workplaces that are open in Phase 1, and are designed to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission to employees and customers.