Employees

Employees

GOAL

Take preventative measures to ensure the health and safety of employees in office spaces and classrooms.

As our university has faced the unprecedented circumstances of COVID-19, our faculty and staff have worked diligently to provide a premier educational experience for our students. With the return of employees on campus, our goal is to continue to provide precautions and guidance for a safe work environment.

PREVENTION

Employees are to conduct daily health screenings and record results in the SEU internal tracking system. Employees with temperatures that are higher than 100.4 or symptoms of the coronavirus will need to self isolate or be cleared by a medical professional before they return to work. Employees are required to wear face masks when social distancing cannot be maintained. Vulnerable populations are encouraged to work remotely, when able to do so.

TRAININGS

All employees will go through prevention and wellness trainings. Community health sessions will be provided throughout the course of the academic year.

MEETINGS ON CAMPUS

While on campus, employees are encouraged to replace in-person meetings with video- or tele-conference calls whenever possible. If meeting in person, employees should adhere to physical distancing guidelines, with at least 6 feet between people. If employees are not able to adhere to social distancing guidelines, they will need to wear masks.

QUARANTINE/SELF-ISOLATION

Employees with COVID-19 symptoms (i.e., fever, cough, or shortness of breath) should notify their supervisor and stay home. Sick employees should follow the CDC recommended steps. Employees should not return to work until the criteria to discontinue home isolation are met, in consultation with healthcare providers and state and local health departments.

Employees who are well but who have a sick family member at home with COVID-19 should notify their supervisor and follow CDC recommended precautions.

SICK TIME/PAID TIME OFF

Depending on the circumstances, employees who have exhausted their sick time and all other paid time off may be entitled to a job-protected leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act. Placement on an unpaid personal leave for a specified period of time may also be an available option.

CLEANING POLICIES

Employees are responsible for cleaning and maintaining their individual work spaces, including desks, chairs and computer equipment. Faculty will be responsible for cleaning any equipment they use within a classroom. Housekeeping will clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces within university offices and classroom spaces.