How should we properly log or document care of a child? For example, if a child has to stay home because they have been exposed to COVID and cannot attend school.
There are a couple of ways to do this. The first is to talk with a representative on the Leaves team by emailing Leaves@Tufts.edu, if your leave involves the care of a family member. You may also use vacation or personal time to cover the days you are out of the office.
If I am an essential employee and unable to come into work due to COVID-19, what are my sick-time benefits?
If you have questions about sick time benefits, please contact your HR Business Partner.
A staff member is unable to return to work because of family care responsibilities. Their job cannot be performed from home and family care services are restricted because of COVID-19. What options can I, as a manager, provide?
If you have questions about sick time benefits, please contact your HR Business Partner.
My health-care provider has advised me to self-quarantine. What should I do?
Self-quarantine is recommended for individuals who may have been directly exposed to COVID-19 but are not experiencing symptoms. Follow the guidance of your health-care provider, and notify your supervisor that you cannot physically come to work.
If your work can be performed at home, you will be expected to work as directed and approved by your supervisor as long as you are asymptomatic during the self-quarantine, and you will receive your regular pay. Nonexempt staff must be sure to record and report their hours worked and should not work unauthorized overtime.
If you are unable to do your work from home, speak to your supervisor about alternative work options so that you can continue work at home. If no work is possible, you will receive your base pay for the self-quarantine period (two weeks). During the self-quarantine period please keep in touch with your supervisor regarding on-line training, professional development or other duties that you may be able to perform from home.
Do I have to bring a physician’s note clearing me to return if I have COVID-19?
Medical clearance is necessary to return to work if you have had confirmed COVID-19. According to the CDC, “the decision to discontinue home isolation precautions should be made on a case-by-case basis, in consultation with health-care providers and state and local health departments.” If your department has additional return-to-work requirements, please adhere to those as well.
These FAQs are subject to change. Please check back here for the latest guidance. If you do not find the information you are looking for, please send an email to covidtesting@tufts.edu.