Purpose

To ensure the health and safety of all employees by providing clear guidelines for handling cases when an employee tests positive for COVID-19.

Policy Details

1. Immediate Action
   • Any employee who tests positive for COVID-19 must notify HR immediately and leave the workplace.
2. Isolation Period
   • Employees who test positive for COVID-19 are required to stay out of work for a minimum of: 
     • Vaccinated - 3 days from the date of their positive test or the onset of symptoms, whichever is later. 
     • Unvaccinated - 5 days from the date of their positive test or the onset of symptoms, whichever is later.
3. Returning to Work
   • To return to work, employees must meet one of the following criteria:
     • Provide a negative COVID-19 test result.
     • Be symptom-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
   • If the employee continues to test positive but is symptom-free, they must wear a mask at work for an additional 5 days.
4. Medical Clearance
   • All returning employees must provide a doctor's release confirming they are fit to return to work.
5. Mask Requirement
   • Employees who are symptom-free but continue to test positive must wear a mask for 5 days upon their return to the workplace.

Communication

• HR will keep all medical information confidential and only share necessary information for contact tracing purposes while maintaining privacy.

Compliance

• Adhering to this policy is mandatory. Non-compliance may result in disciplinary action.

Review

• This policy will be reviewed regularly and updated in accordance with the latest public health guidelines.

By following this policy, we aim to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.