Last updated: March 16, 2020

The health and safety of every member of the Pared community is our top concern. We are monitoring the situation every day and are sharing resources below to support food-service professionals and operators.

Keeping our Pros safe

Continuous monitoring

Our team is following the news closely for any developments regarding coronavirus. We will continue to pull together the most relevant resources for the Pared community below. Any important updates or announcements will be included here.  

Pardoning gig cancellations

If you have accepted a gig but feel you must cancel over concerns regarding the exposure to or spread of COVID-19, you may do so without consequence to your standing on Pared. In order to accommodate this request, you must call Pared support at 855-444-4795. This is a precautionary measure made in good faith. The full details of our cancellation policy is here.

Keeping our operators safe

Continuous monitoring

Our team is following the news closely for any developments regarding coronavirus. We will continue to pull together the most relevant resources for the Pared community below. Any important updates or announcements will be included here.  

Maintaining safe working conditions

In the event that a Pro shows up to a shift showing symptoms of illness, you can always excuse them to prevent exposing the rest of your staff. If a Pro is sent home partway through a shift, you are not charged for the remaining scheduled duration of the shift.

Practice good personal hygiene

Per CDC guidelines, below are general guidelines to practice good personal hygiene to protect yourself and others:

• Wash your hands thoroughly and often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
• Maintain at least a 6-foot distance from individuals who are sick
• Use a hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol 
• Cover your cough or sneeze with tissues and then throw them away

Guidelines and general information

Printable factsheets from ServSafe (also in Spanish)

• COVID-19 factsheet
• Handwashing 101
• Handwashing infographic
• Cleaning vs. sanitizing

The latest information on COVID-19

• Center for Disease Control
• World Health Organization

Resources for small business and workers

Federal resources

• Small Business Association Disaster Assistance Loans

State resources

• California
  • SF Assistance for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
  • California Small Business Finance Center’s Disaster Relief & Loan Guarantee Program
• New York
  • Department of Health website
  • Small business assistance and interest form
• Philadelphia
  • City of Philadelphia Dept. of Health online hub
• Washington D.C.
  • Online hub