We hope that you are taking every precaution to stay safe. As you can imagine, there are a lot of questions and concerns as to how the situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19) will continue to evolve, and how it will impact our working lives and taking care of ourselves and our families.

We have been collecting questions from members all over campus and have been sending them to Humans Resources and Employee Labor Relations at UMMS. We just got notification from them today, that they will be putting together a thorough and detailed communication very soon, which we hope will give answers to many of your questions.

In the meantime, here is a list of questions we have raised:

What should I do if I’m experiencing coronavirus-like symptoms?
Will I be paid if I am on self-quarantine based on a work-related COVID-19 exposure?
Will I be paid if I am on self-quarantine based on a community exposure?
My child’s school has closed because of a confirmed case of COVID-19. Is it OK if I come to work?
My child’s school has closed as a preventive measure of COVID-19 exposure.
- Is it OK for me to work from home?
- What if working from home is not an option and I need to take care of my children?
- What if I don’t have enough accrued paid time-off?
Can I work from home if I am on self-quarantine?
I am an essential employee. Does my department have a pandemic preparedness plan?
Will the designation of “essential” employee change because of the COVID-19 situation?

We would like to continue hearing your questions and concern. Please stay in touch and stay safe!