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COVID-19
Coronavirus disease questions and answers for US employers
Please note: The spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is a quickly changing situation. For the most up-to-date information and resources, visit the Center
for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The CDC should be your primary source for emergency
preparedness and response to the coronavirus. The below information is designed to guide businesses to known, credible online resources covering the
coronavirus and does not constitute medical advice.
Employers with ofices outside the US should review their statutory obligations for reporting suspected case and paid time off policies with employment
counsel to ensure compliance with local and national legislation.
Sections
EMPLOYMENT ISSUES CORONAVIRUS TESTING
• Temperature checking and fever screening • Leave • Unemployment
• Exposed employee − General • Compliance issues
• Symptomatic employee − Furloughs and layoffs − Cafeteria plans/elections changes/FSAs
• Conirmed case − Paid sick leave − COBRA rights/COBRA coverage/subsidizing
• Notifying employees − USERRA/military leave COBRA coverage
• American with Disabilities Act (ADA) − Return to work
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Coronavirus disease questions and answers for US employers
Please note: The spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is a quickly changing situation. For the most up-to-date information and resources, visit the Center
for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The CDC should be your primary source for emergency
preparedness and response to the coronavirus. The below information is designed to guide businesses to known, credible online resources covering the
coronavirus and does not constitute medical advice.
Employers with ofices outside the US should review their statutory obligations for reporting suspected case and paid time off policies with employment
counsel to ensure compliance with local and national legislation.
Sections
EMPLOYMENT ISSUES CORONAVIRUS TESTING
• Temperature checking and fever screening • Leave • Unemployment
• Exposed employee − General • Compliance issues
• Symptomatic employee − Furloughs and layoffs − Cafeteria plans/elections changes/FSAs
• Conirmed case − Paid sick leave − COBRA rights/COBRA coverage/subsidizing
• Notifying employees − USERRA/military leave COBRA coverage
• American with Disabilities Act (ADA) − Return to work
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