Stay Home, Stay Safe FAQs for Businesses

Governor Scott’s March 24, 2020 Addendum 6 to Executive Order 01-20 requires businesses and non-profits that are not critical to the public health and safety, as well as economic and national security, to suspend in-person business operations effective today, Wednesday, March 25th at 5:00 p.m. 

Any business able to continue operations without in-person business operations may be able to continue operating in accordance with CDC and Vermont Department of Health (VDH) guidelines.

Businesses and non-profit organizations that are not able to cease in-person businesses are asked to determine whether they meet the definition of “critical to the public health and safety, as well as economic and national security” using the guidance developed by the Agency of Commerce and Community Development.    

The resources available include a NAICS Code Guidance List to help businesses determine which sectors and activities are critical. If the list says “Yes” in the “Critical” column, then your business may remain operational, subject to the restriction that you use remote work wherever possible, and follow all CDC and VDH guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Vermont businesses may seek further guidance by completing the Continuation of Operations Form describing why they believe the existing guidance incorrectly requires them to close their in-person business functions.