COVID-19 Leave Request
As of March 31, 2021, the Emergency Paid Sick Leave provision under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act has expired. However, employees who are exposed to COVID-19 or who test positive must follow the mandatory quarantine orders below as provided by the CDC. Employees subject to quarantine may choose to use any of their own accrued leave. Who must quarantine? People who have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19—excluding people who have had COVID-19 within the past 3 months or who are fully vaccinated MUST quarantine. What counts as close contact? Any combination of 1 or more of the following conditions: 1. You were within 6 feet of someone who has COVID-19 for a total of 15 minutes or more 2. You provided care at home to someone who is sick with COVID-19 3. You had direct physical contact with the person (hugged or kissed them) 4. You shared eating or drinking utensils 5. They sneezed, coughed, or somehow got respiratory droplets on you What are my options to reduce quarantine after exposure to COVID-19? 1. After day 10 without testing 2. After day 7 after receiving a negative test result (test must occur on day 5 or later)