Leave

I don’t know much about the leave options. Who can I contact for help?

UVA HR is ready to support managers and employees through this process, please reach out to askhr@virginia.edu for assistance. The HR Benefits, Leave and Payroll (BLP) team will reach out directly to the supervisor and employee to coordinate the appropriate leave options consistent with established standard operating procedures.

What should I do while I am waiting for my test results?
  • If you are able to work remotely, you should continue to do so pending the test result.
  • If the you are unable to work remotely due to symptoms or the nature of your work, you should look into a paid leave category (PHEL - Public Health Emergency Leave) pending the outcome of the test.
I don’t know much about the leave options. Who can I contact for help?

UVA HR is ready to support managers and employees through this process, please reach out to askhr@virginia.edu for assistance. The HR Benefits, Leave and Payroll (BLP) team will reach out directly to the supervisor and employee to coordinate the appropriate leave options consistent with established standard operating procedures.

I was told by faculty or staff member that they received a positive result, but I have not heard from Employee Health. Should I send a co-worker notification?

To avoid the risk of sharing inaccurate information, we recommend waiting for the official secure email notification from Employee Health before sending a co-worker notification.  If you have not received the secure email notification, please check your spam folder or contact Employee Health.

What am I expected to do after being notified that a faculty or staff member has tested positive?
  1. Please keep in mind that this is a stressful time for not only the affected employee but for their coworkers as well. Please show compassion and support, and feel free to direct team members to FEAP as appropriate.
What should I advise a faculty or staff member to do while they are waiting for test results?
  • If the employee is able to work remotely, he/she should continue to do so pending the test result.
  • If the employee is unable to work remotely due to symptoms or the nature of their work, the employee should be placed in a paid leave category (PHEL - Public Health Emergency Leave) pending the outcome of the test.
What should I do if a faculty or staff member (regardless of work location) is symptomatic, or they have contracted or been exposed to COVID-19?
  • Ask the employee to immediately begin (or continue) working remotely if they are able to do so. If unable to due to symptoms or the nature of their work, they are placed on paid leave.
  • Direct the employee to call Employee Health for assessment, instructions and to confirm diagnosis.
  • Employee Health will refer the employee for testing and/or instructions to self-isolate.
I require workplace accommodations in order to teach my course(s); how do I request them?

Faculty should submit requests for workplace accommodations via the Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights.  More information is also available on the UVA HR Return to Grounds website, under “Remote Work and Leave Considerations”.

What do I do if a student is not complying with social distancing/wearing a mask? Can I remove them from the class?

Revised August 24

It is important to establish clear expectations that align with the University’s public health measures; the easiest way is by adding them to your syllabus. Here are some ideas and options should someone refuse to comply with University policy:

What do I do if someone is not complying with University expectations in the classroom?

It is important to establish clear expectations that align with the University’s public health measures; the easiest way is by adding them to your syllabus. Here are some ideas and options should someone refuse to comply with University policy:

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