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This is a multi-state form covering the subject matter of the title.
OSHA recommends that workers tell their supervisors if they have tested positive for COVID-19 so that employers can take steps to protect other workers. Such steps can include cleaning and disinfection and removing or isolating the COVID-19 positive worker (e.g., by allowing that worker to telework).
“Once an employer is on notice that an employee's sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance prevents the employee from getting a COVID-19 vaccine, the employer must provide a reasonable accommodation unless it would pose an undue hardship,” said Debra Lawrence, regional attorney for the EEOC's ...
An employer may ask employees if they have COVID-19, common symptoms of COVID-19 as identified by CDC, or have been tested for COVID-19 (and if so, ask about the result).
Employees who refuse to test and have symptoms, with or without a fever, must be excluded until at least 24 hours have passed from the onset of symptoms. Employees may return when 24 hours have passed with no fever, without the use of fever reducing medications, and symptoms are mild and improving.
Employees may be asked by employers to provide proof of a positive result or exposure. This may include documentation or making an effort to get tested for COVID-19. These are examples of reasonable requests.
A sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance that conflicts with an individual's ability to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Positive test result If you get a positive result, it means it's very likely you have COVID-19. Try to stay home and avoid contact with other people for: 3 days if you are under 18 years. 5 days if you are 18 or over.
Long COVID Policy Action In addition, the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued guidance stating that the condition may be a disability under the ADA.
OSHA recommends that workers tell their supervisors if they have tested positive for COVID-19 so that employers can take steps to protect other workers.
You should let your supervisor know if you think you have been in close contact with a COVID-19 case or if you have symptoms.