(7) Implement sanitary policies and a regular cleaning
schedule to reduce exposure to COVID-19. This paragraph
includes:
(i) Disinfecting restrooms, work spaces and areas
with access to the public.
(ii) Maintaining adequate cleaning supplies,
tissues, hand sanitizers, gloves, medical masks and other
necessary sanitary products.
(8) Encourages as many employees as possible to work
from home.
(9) Conduct meetings online as much as possible.
(10) Suspend nonessential operations.
(11) Implement minimal staffing.
(12) Limit interaction with individuals who are not
employees.
(13) Not permit an employee to work in an area open to
the public if any of the following is in the employee's
household:
(i) An individual who is ill. The prohibition under
this subparagraph continues until a physician indicates
that return of the employee to work in the area is safe
for the public.
(ii) An individual who is at high risk for suffering
severe consequences from contracting COVID-19.
(14) Not permit an employee who is at high risk of
suffering severe consequences from contracting COVID-19.
(15) No permit employees to share tools, equipment,
desks or chairs.
(16) Close break rooms and dining areas.
Section 2105-C. Sanctions and penalties.
(a) Warning.--If the department determines that a business
is in violation of this article, the department shall order the
business to correct the violation within 24 hours.
(b) Penalty.--A business that does not comply with an order
under subsection (a) is subject to a civil penalty as follows:
(1) For a first offense a fine of $5,000.
(2) For a second offense, revocation of any permit to
open issued by the Department of Community and Economic
Development and closure for a period of 15 days. The business
shall be required to pay all wages, salaries, benefits and
commissions due all employees for the period of closure for
payment to the employees.
(3) For a third or subsequent offense, revocation of an
permit to open issued by the Department of Community and
Economic Development and closure for a period of 30 days. The
business shall be required to pay all wages, salaries,
benefits and commissions due all employees for the period of
closure for payment to the employees.
(c) Administrative agency law.--Subsection (b) is subject to
2 Pa.C.S. Chs. 5 Subch. A (relating to practice and procedure of
Commonwealth agencies) and 7 Subch. A (relating to judicial
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