Federal Essential Workforce Guideline
California Dealers have advanced significantly in their journey toward official reopening. This progress comes following the recent release of VERSION 3.0 OF GUIDANCE ON ESSENTIAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKERS DURING COVID-19 by the Department of Homeland Security. The inclusion of auto sales as an essential service in this updated guidance signals a pivotal development in the process
Despite lacking a federal mandate, it’s crucial to highlight Christopher Krebs, Director of CISA, emphasized the pivotal role of state and local officials. Entrusted with the critical duty of balancing public health concerns and maintaining essential infrastructure, they wield ultimate decision-making authority in this regard.
Federal Essential Workforce Guideline: Recognizing California Dealers as Essential Businesses
In light of the Federal Essential Workforce Guideline, this moment signifies a noteworthy milestone in the continual endeavor to officially designate California Dealers as essential businesses. To emphasize the magnitude of this advancement, let’s examine the key highlights gleaned from the latest Guidance document, shedding light on the indispensable role that dealerships fulfill in upholding essential services and operations within our communities.
“Workers critical to … sales…of vehicles” are essential.
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