COVID-19 Employee Information
As of March 1, 2024, the CDC has removed the isolation period for COVID-19. Under the updated Respiratory Virus Guidance, it is recommended that employees with a respiratory illness, including COVID-19, stay home and away from others until at least 24 hours after both their symptoms are getting better overall, and they have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication). Employees are encouraged to take additional precautions, including wearing a well-fitting mask and keeping a distance from others, for five days after this stay-at-home period. Please note, there are different requirements for healthcare settings.
Please continue to monitor our website and your campus email for future updates.
COVID-19 EMPLOYEE FAQ’s
If you test positive, are ill/symptomatic, or become ill/symptomatic at work, you should remain off campus in accordance with the most recent CDC guidance for respiratory viruses.
These guidelines are subject to change and discussion with HR after a positive test is encouraged to ensure you are receiving the most up-to-date guidance.
Staff who test positive for COVID should contact their supervisors to determine if working remotely is appropriate. Faculty who test positive for COVID should contact HR for notification, and also contact their chair or dean to determine if classes need coverage, will be cancelled, or could be taught remotely for the duration of the faculty members' isolation.
Please promptly email human.resources@fredonia.edu if you receive a positive COVID test result. In that message, please include the date of the positive test, whether you have symptoms, and other pertinent information. We will contact you as soon as possible to discuss.
We will need a copy of your isolation orders (or attestation form from the Department of Health website upon your return to work).
Most Counties have self-attestation forms to provide with your test results in lieu of County-issued quarantine orders.
If you are absent for five or more days, we will need additional documentation from your doctor in accordance with FMLA guidelines. If you anticipate being absent for five or more workdays for your recovery, please reach out to Human Resources as soon as possible.
Human Resources will advise that you and your manager discuss whether you plan to take leave time, or if you are able to work remotely while you are quarantined.
A manager and employee can follow their department or division procedures for making “one-off” telecommuting arrangements during a period of quarantine if the employee has a job that they can perform remotely and feels well enough to do so.
You are obligated to disclose that you have been directed off campus for quarantine leave.
There may be leave options available to you for these scenarios. Each has its own requirements and program limitations. You should contact Human Resources to discuss your options.
You should contact Human Resources first with all COVID related questions.
This page will be dated to note the last date of update, and employees should continue to review information from all resources, including this webpage and their Fredonia email, for the latest updates.
Last website update: March 15, 2024