Supporting workers with COVID-19
Like many other businesses managing the pandemic, operators will have employees diagnosed with the coronavirus and others who have been in contact with infected individuals. All of these people will need support, Gurley said, especially if they undergo quarantine.
Employers, such as c-store operators, should consider what that means for their workforce, because individuals may have to be away from work for up to 14 days, Gurley said. It also means support in terms of access to food and healthcare, she said.
“It’s not trivial,” Gurley said.