A lot has happened in a few short weeks as Covid-19 rapidly spreads throughout the country. Observed across the United States, business is not as usual, and Donohoe is not unaffected. We are collectively facing new, stark realities. Responding to this pandemic has meant innovating and making strategic adjustments to support employees and carry us through this storm. It's been tough, and it will likely get worse before it gets better. As things progress, we will continue to share with you the effects we are seeing across the company and the policies being put in place to support employees.
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Divisional Covid-19 status updates:
- DDC. Several development projects in the design and entitlement phases continue to move forward. Any deals or projects in the financing phase are awaiting market feedback.
- DCC. All construction projects are continuing to operate. Some projects are experiencing subcontractor personnel shortages as well as product shipment delays from overseas and some parts of the US.
- DRES. Most real estate properties are open and fully operational. Retail tenants are experiencing hardship due to mandated closures. DRES, CBS & DCC are providing 24/7 support for the facilities for the pandemic headquarters of FEMA & HHS.
- DHS. The hospitality industry has been one of the hardest-hit industries, and DHS is no exception. Last week, DHS closed four hotels due to limited to no demand. DHS is proud of the efforts of their team to maintain the safety and wellbeing of its team members and guests during this unprecedented time.
- CBS. Many accounts are mission critical government and commercial facilities which continue to operate. Most commercial buildings (non-medical) are near-empty, but in most cases, CBS personnel remain on property. Some jurisdictions have reduced service, PM and energy contracts, while others are using this time to implement capital projects.
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Donohoe policies to support employees during Covid-19:
- WFH policy. A Work From Home policy was implemented last week and all telework-eligible employees, as practical based on job function, have been directed to work from home. Accounting, Payroll, HR, and I.T. functions are all set up to sustain business remotely.
- Social Distancing/Cleaning at active sites. To ensure the health and safety of employees doing in-person work on active construction sites, in our hotels, and keeping buildings safe, Donohoe has increased cleaning staff and regiments, provided cleaning supplies and instituted social distancing measures.
- Cost-cutting Measures. In an effort to save jobs, effective last week, salaries of the executive team and upper management have been reduced, the employer 401(k) match has been suspended, and the June 2020 TDC Annual Family Picnic has been canceled.
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Government policies to support employees during Covid-19:
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***The "Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (C
ARES Act)" is anticipated to be signed into law in the coming days. We are working to understand the benefits of this third relief package and to define eligibility for our departments and emp
loyees - and we will share this information as soon as possible.***
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The Families First Coronavirus Response Act will provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. Stay Tuned: More detail on Donohoe employee eligibility and instructions for accessing these special benefits will be provided by HR as information becomes available. Click to print the FFCRA poster
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- DC Unemployment. The District of Columbia is waiving the 7-day waiting period and has eliminated the work search requirement. Click here for more info.
- VA Unemployment. The one-week waiting period and the requirement to conduct a weekly job search is suspended for those receiving unemployment insurance benefits in Virginia. Click here for more info.
- MD Unemployment. Maryland will exempt all current and new unemployment insurance benefit recipients from the requirement to actively seek work for a ten (10) week period. Click here for more info.
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We will continue to share updates on federal and local government and HR policies, as well as resources to help us all adjust to this paradigm shift. As always, thank you for your flexibility and patience and thank you for banding together to face these new challenges. Be vigilant about social distancing, be compassionate, care for one another, and Stay Healthy!
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Note: Cybercriminals are capitalizing on public concerns about the coronavirus to launch phishing scams. To protect the company against these attacks, DO NOT ACCESS CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION FROM UNKNOWN EMAILS. Information on the coronavirus can be found through links in Donohoe Updates communications or by visiting known reputable websites for WHO, CDC, and local governments.
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Donohoe Covid-19 Communications:
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