Criteria for Return to Work for Employees after an absence related to COVID-19
(Updated Guidance as of 1/5/2022) Employee Absence due to Close Contact Tracing or Potential Exposure: The employee can return to work after five (5) days have passed since last close contact with a positive person, provided the employee has not developed COVID-19 symptoms or tested positive for COVID-19. Upon return to work, the employee will be required to wear a face covering for five (5) days whenever working near any other employees. The determination of return to work can be made by a local supervisor or manager without requiring nurse intervention as long as the employee indicates that they have not developed any symptoms or tested positive for COVID-19. If the employee indicates that they have tested positive or have developed symptoms, nurse intervention is required. Employee Absence due to Symptoms of COVID-19 (without testing): The employee can return to work after these three things have happened:
Employee Absence due to a Positive Diagnosis: Employees with a positive COVID-19 test result who have had symptoms of COVID-19 can stop home isolation and return to work following an interview with a Postal Service physician or nurse to confirm:
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