Employment Law With Covid In Nevada - USLF Multistate Employment Law Handbook - Guide
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You may take FMLA leave to care for your spouse, child or parent who has a serious health condition, or when you are unable to work because of your own serious health condition. 4) pregnancy (including prenatal medical appointments, incapacity due to morning sickness, and medically required bed rest).
FMLA in Nevada The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that applies across all states, including Nevada. Eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave within a 12-month period for specific family and medical reasons, such as: The birth or adoption of a child.
Beginning October 1st, Nevada employers who offer sick leave for employees must allow employees to use sick leave for the illness, injury, medical appointment, or other authorized medical need of their immediate family (commonly referred to as “kin care”).
Once a COVID-19 case is identified at the workplace, the employer must: If the individual is symptomatic, immediately exclude the case from the workplace until they meet all return to work criteria (see Exclusion Requirements and Return to Work below). If the case is asymptomatic, exclusion is not required.
If the day 6-, 7-, 8-, or 9-day test comes back negative, whichever day comes first, you can return to work the following day, pending resolving symptoms and no fever for 24 hours. If your day 6-, 7-, 8-, or 9- test comes back positive, you must remain in isolation until the following day.
If they test positive or their doctor diagnoses them with COVID-19, they must be excluded from the workplace and follow Table 1. If the employee tests negative and returns to work, the employee should continue to wear a well-fitting mask around others indoors for 10 days following the close contact.
Taking Care of Yourself at Home Contact your healthcare provider. Tell them you tested positive for COVID-19 and are home recovering. Take it easy. Rest up and stay hydrated. Monitor your symptoms. Report worsening symptoms to your healthcare provider.