The law guarantees job-protected paid leave to workers who are subject to a mandatory or precautionary order of quarantine or isolation for COVID-19. Covid-19 may require that employers draft new employment policies to address social distancing and other safe workplace practices.The Suffolk County Department of Health Services promotes wellness and protects the public's health and environment. If you think that you have been exposed to COVID-19 at work because you work in a high-risk profession, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Get Covid-19 related information or sign up forcourt alerts. The coronavirus pandemic has caused a major disruption in the employment of millions of Americans. If you have been previously postponed or absent, any request made through this system will NOT be honored.