Additional Frontline Workers

Additional Frontline Workers

Workers critical to the continued operation and maintenance of drinking water, wastewater, and drainage infrastructure.

Sample employers:

• Wastewater treatment or collection facilities
• Community water system companies/facilities
• Water distribution and testing facilities

Identified by Governor Whitmer in Executive Orders 2020-21 and 2020-70:

• Workers providing childcare for other critical infrastructure workers, including workers at disaster relief childcare centers
• Workers at suppliers, distribution centers, or service providers
• Workers in the insurance industry unable to work remotely
• Workers for businesses or operations that provide minimum basic needs to the economically disadvantaged or otherwise needy individuals, individuals who need assistance as a result of COVID-19, and people with disabilities
• Workers critical to labor union functions unable to work remotely
• Workers at retail stores selling groceries, medical supplies, and products necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and basic operation of residences or motor vehicles; including convenience stores, pet supply stores, auto supplies and repair stores, hardware and home maintenance stores, and home appliance retailers
• Workers at laundromats, coin laundries, and dry cleaners
• Workers for garden stores, nurseries, lawn care, pest control, and landscaping operations
• Workers at motor vehicle dealerships or deliver motor vehicles to customers
• Workers at hotels and motels
• Maintenance workers and groundskeepers
• Workers for moving or storage operations