Vaccine Resources
- Fact Sheet: Biden Administration Announces Details of Two Major Vaccination Policies November 04, 2021
- OpenTable adds COVID-related safety features for restaurant operators, diners August 11, 2021
- Yelp helps businesses communicate vaccine requirements August 05, 2021
- Florida Department of Health Vaccine Resource Page
- Florida COVID-19 Vaccination Registration FAQs
- 5 questions to ask before adopting coronavirus vaccine policy
- What you should know about COVID-19 and the ADA, the rehabilitation act, and other EEO laws
- CDC puts restaurant workers next in line for vaccine
- Should restaurants mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for employees?
- National Restaurant Law Center Guidance on Vaccine Mandates
- AHLA Vaccination Resource Center
- U.S. DOL Guidance For Employers and OSHA ETS
- COVID-19 Vaccination & the Food and Agriculture Sector
- FDA Emergency Preparedness and Response – COVID 19 Vaccine Page
- CDC Essential Workers COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-81 – Prohibiting COVID-19 Vaccine Passports April 2, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-79 – Amending Executive Order 20-315 Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida’s Seniors March 26, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-67 – Amending Executive Order 20-315 Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida’s Seniors March 19, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-62 – Amending Executive Order 20-315 Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida’s Seniors March 8, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-47 – Amendment to COVID Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida’s Seniors March 01, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-46 – Amendment to COVID Vaccine Administration/Protecting Florida’s Seniors March 01, 2021
PPP Guidance & Information
Advocacy & Industry Alerts
- New National Restaurant Association Releases 2021 Mid-Year State of the Industry Update, Shares Key Findings on Restaurant Recovery August 31, 2021
- National Restaurant Association Operating Guidance July 2021
- Alcohol To-Go Explainer (revision date 06-09-2021)
- FRLA statement on alcohol-to-go legislation, bill now goes to Governor DeSantis April 28, 2021
- DEO Announces Temporary Extension of Work Search Waiver Through May 29 April 28, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 21-81 – Prohibiting COVID-19 Vaccine Passports April 2, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis Signs COVID-19 Liability Protections into Law (Full Bill PDF) March 29, 2021
- SBA to Increase Lending Limit for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans March 24, 2021
- SBA Extends Deferment Period for all COVID-19 EIDL and Other Disaster Loans until 2022 March 16, 2021
- The American Rescue Plan Act Will Help Restore the Restaurant Industry and Save Jobs March 11, 2021
- Restaurant Revitalization Fund Explainer
- FDA Confirms COVID-19 Not Transmitted Through Food or Food Packaging February, 18, 2021
- FRLA Members discuss COVID effects and the ability to stay open January 06, 2021
- COVID Relief Guidance Document for Hotels December 22, 2020
- Congress to Pass $900 Billion COVID Relief Fund December 21, 2020
- What the COVID-19 Relief Bill Means For Restaurants December 21, 2020
- National Restaurant Association shares tips on PPP and loan forgiveness December 04, 2020
- FRLA Releases Statement on Hotel & Restaurant Safety During COVID-19 November 06, 2020
- National Restaurant Association, FRLA Release Safe Operating Guidance October 21, 2020
- RESET Task Force Releases Liability Protection Recommendations October 1, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Phase 3 Re-opening of Florida Business September 25, 2020
- FRLA Members and Industry Leaders Participate in Restaurant Roundtable with Governor DeSantis September 10, 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions Related to Restaurants and Food Establishments August 06, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Updates Restaurant Employee Screening Protocols August 06, 2020
- FRLA Encourages All Florida Residents and Visitors to Wear Masks, Releases Updated Operating Recommendations June 23, 2020
- President Trump Signs the PPP Flexibility Act Into Law June 05, 2020
- National Restaurant Association Advocacy Center
- Buy Gift Cards to Save Florida Businesses
Messages from FRLA President & CEO Carol Dover
Operating Restrictions & Executive Orders
July
May
April
March
December
October
September
August
July
June
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-159 – Limited Extension of Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief June 30, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-150 – Extending Executive Orders 20-69, 20-121, and 20-139 June 24, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-139 – Phase 2: Safe, Smart, Step-By-Step June 03, 2020
Executive Office of the Governor FAQs on Phase 2: Safe, Smart, Step-By-Step June 05, 2020
- FRLA Industry Specific FAQs on Phase 2 Re-Opening June 5, 2020
May
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-131 – Expanding Phase 1: Organized Youth Activities May 22, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-123 – Full Phase 1: Safe, Smart, Step-By-Step Plan for Recovery May 15, 2020
Full Phase 1 Infographic
DBPR FAQs For Restaurant and Food Establishments Executive Order 20-123 Full Phase 1: Safe, Smart, Step-by-Step Plan for Recovery May 16, 2020
FRLA FAQs For Executive Order 20-123 – Full Phase 1 May 18, 2020
DBPR Mandatory Measures and Best Practices For Restaurant and Food Establishments- Executive Order 20-123 May 16, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-122 – Broward and Miami-Dade to Phase 1: Safe, Smart, Step-by-Step, Plan for Florida’s Recovery May 14, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-121 – Extension of Executive Order 20-94 – Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief May 14, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-120 – Expanding Phase 1: Palm Beach County, Barbershops, Cosmetology Salons, Cosmotology Specialty Salons May 09, 2020
DBPR FAQs For Executive Order 20-120 May 09, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-114 – Extension of Florida Emergency Management Act May 08, 2020
April
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-112 – Phase 1: Safe, Smart, Step By Step, Plan for Florida’s Recovery April 29, 2020
FRLA FAQs for Executive Order 20-112 April 29, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-111 – Limited Extension of Essential Services and Vacation Rental Prohibition April 29, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-104 – Emergency Temporary Action Related to Unemployment Compensation April 16, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-103 – Extending 20-87 Related to Vacation Rentals April 10, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-97 – Municipal Elections in Pasco County April 08, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-95 – CARES Act “Doc Stamp” Abatement April 06, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-94 – Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief April 02, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-93 – Reemployment Assistance Program April 02, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-92 – Amending Executive Order 20-91 April 01, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-91 – Essential Services and Activities April 01, 2020
EOG FAQs for Executive Order 20-91
March
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-89 – Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, Monroe County Public Access Restrictions March 30, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-88 – Re-employment of Essential Personnel March 30, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-87 – Vacation Rental Closures March 27, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-86 – Additional Requirements of Certain Individuals Traveling to Florida March 27, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-83 – Public Health Advisory March 24, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-82 – Isolation of Individuals Traveling to Florida March 24, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-80 – Air Passenger Quarantine March 23, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-71 – Alcohol Sales, Restaurants, and Gyms March 20, 2020
DBPR FAQs and Screening Questions Related to Executive Order 20-71
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-70 – Broward and Palm Beach County Closures March 20, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-68 – Bars, Nightclubs, Restaurants March 17, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-52 – Emergency Declaration March 09, 2020
- Governor Ron DeSantis Executive Order 20-51 – Public Health Emergency March 01, 2020
Emergency Orders
Sanitation, Safety, and Public Health
- NEW: U.S. DOL Guidance For Employers and OSHA ETS
- AHLA Updated Safe Stay Guidelines March 12, 2021
- AHLA Safe Stay Fact Sheet March 12, 2021
- AHLA Safe Stay Meetings and Events Checklist March 12, 2021
- Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) Recommendations for Modifications of Self-Service Displays in the Retail Food Industry Due to COVID-19 November 13, 2020
- FRLA Operating Guidance June 24, 2020
- FRLA Reopening Guidance
- ServSafe COVID-19 Precautions: Reopening Guidelines Video
- FDACS Food Supply Chain Worker Safety
- FMI Guide for COVID-19 Cleaning and Disenfection for Human-Touch Surfaces
- Statewide Curfew Guidance For Essential Goods and Services
- Florida DBPR License Renewal Emergency Order
- Florida Division of Emergency Management Resources
- Florida Department of Health Website
- Florida COVID-19 Dashboard
- Florida Department of Health: Responding to COVID-19 In The Workplace
- Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Call Center: 1-866-779-6121
- Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Email: COVID-19@flhealth.gov
- EPA Releases List of Disinfectants to Use Against COVID-19
- FDA Best Practices Landing Page
- FDA Food Safety and COVID-19 Resources
- FDA Best Practices – Restaurants, Food Pick-Up and Delivery
- FDA Best Practices for Re-opening Checklist
- FDA Best Practices for Re-opening Infographic
- FDA What to Do if You Have COVID-19 Confirmed Positive or Exposed Workers in Your Food Production, Storage, or Distribution Operations Regulated by FDA
- FDA Use of Respirators, Facemasks, and Cloth Face Coverings in the Food and Agriculture Sector During Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
- U.S. Centers For Disease Control (CDC) Website
- CDC General Asked Business Questions
- CDC Considerations For Restaurants and Bars
- CDC Interim Guidance For Businesses and Employers
- CDC: Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who Make Have Had Exposure to COVID-19
- CDC Stop The Spread of Germs Poster
- CDC Face Covering Recommendations
- CDC Travel FAQs
- CDC Travel Information
- CDC Guidelines on Water Systems and Legionella
- CDC Issues Guidance For Public Pools
- CDC Updated Guidance to How COVID-19 Spreads October 28, 2020
- Covid-19 Food Safety Resources NC State
- Guidance from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- WHO Getting Your Workplace Ready for COVID-19
- USF Public Safety Announcement: Wear a Mask
Business, Employment, and Financial
- Oxford Economic Hotel Report: $16.8 Billion Loss in State and Local Tax Revenue from Drop in Hotel Operations and Occupancy
- Federal Reserve Board adjusts terms of Main Street Lending Program to better target support to smaller businesses that employ millions of workers and are facing continued revenue shortfalls due to the pandemic November 02, 2020
- SBA PPP IFR Revisions To Final Interim Rule
- SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness November 02, 2020
- SBA Releases Interim Final Rule: PPP Loan Forgiveness
- SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
- SBA Releases Interim Final Rule: Second Extension of Limited Safe Harbor with Respect to Certification Concerning Need for PPP Loan and Lender Reporting
- SBA Releases Interim Final Rule: SBA Loan Review Procedures and Related Borrower and Lender Responsibilities
- SBA Releases Lender Processing Fee Payment and 1502 Reporting Process
- SBA Releases Updated Frequently Asked Questions on the Paycheck Protection Program – May 14, 2020
- SBA Interim Final Rule: Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program – Requirements – Promissory Notes, Authorizations, Affiliation, and Eligibility
- Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan
- U.S. Department of Treasury – Additional Guidance Regarding PPP Loans
- U.S. Department of Treasury – Paycheck Protection Program-Assistance for Small Businesses March 31, 2020
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act Notice: Frequently Asked Questions
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions & Answers
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Rights
- Florida CFO Patronis on Liability Protection October 19, 2020
- Florida Disaster Emergency Business Damage Assessment Survey
- Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Short Time Compensation Program
- Florida Department of Revenue COVID-19 Tax Assistance
- Visit Florida COVID-19 Small Business Toolkit
- Visit Florida Tourism Dashboard
- Visit Florida Updates
- Enterprise Florida Microfinance Guarantee Program Initial Fees Suspended
- Florida DEO Reemployment Assistance Update August 19, 2020
- Florida DEO Reemployment Assistance Resource Guide
- Florida DEO COVID-19 Pandemic Scenarios and Benefits Available
- Florida DEO Applying for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
- Florida DEO Reemployment Assistance
- Florida DEO Reemployment Assistance Claim Workflow Beginning March 15, 2020
- Florida DEO Employee and Employer Resources
- Florida DEO Reemployment Assistance Benefits
- Florida DEO Temporary Layoff Program
- AHLA Department of Treasury Interim Final Rule Message and FAQs
- AHLA Toolkit
- AHLA Guidance for Employers
- AHLA SafeStay Industry Wide Hotel Cleaning Standards October 28, 2020
- National Restaurant Association Resources
- National Restaurant Association: COVID-19 Tips for Restaurants
- FRLA COVID-19 Employee Portal
- Florida Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Resources
- ServSafe Free Courses and Resources For Restaurants and Food Service Workers
Background & Explaining Documents
News Archive
December
November
- COVID-19 infection or vaccine: Which carries stronger immunity? November 27, 2021
- Florida reports lowest daily coronavirus cases per capita November 27, 2021
- Governor Ron DeSantis signs legislation to protect Florida jobs November 19, 2021
- OSHA suspends ETS enforcement due to fifth circuit’s latest take on vaccine rule November 17, 2021
- Florida tourism agencies: State leads nation in inbound travel thanks to pandemic policies November 15, 2021
- Florida lawmakers consider COVID rules for businesses despite legal hurdles November 14, 2021
- Florida’s attempt to block federal COVID-19 mandates moves forward November 12, 2021
- Miami-Dade drops mask mandate after judge’s ruling November 11, 2021
- DeSantis sues Biden over vaccine mandates for businesses November 05, 2021
- Florida launching fight against vaccination requirements November 04, 2021
- COVID in Florida: Latest metrics show cases keep dropping November 01, 2021
For more resources and articles, please visit our COVID-19 Archive.
