What if my employee discloses that a family member or roommate has COVID-19?
1. Employers should ask employees who live with someone confirmed to have COVID-19 to notify a designated HR representative or their supervisor as soon as possible.
2. The employer and employee should then refer to CDC guidance to assess risk and determine next steps.
- Follow current guidance based on community exposure, for people exposed to people with known or suspected COVID-19 or possible COVID-19
- Identify the exposure and recommended precautions for the employee
- This could include but may not be limited to self-quarantine for a period of time
- Note: Employees under a required self-quarantine may be entitled to sick pay under the recently passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Our recommendation is to continue to follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for employers.
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Content provided by Ahola’s HR Support Center.
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