HR guide to COVID-19 scenarios

By: Judy Kneiszel

Publication: Employee Relations Management Today

Date Posted: 09/28/2020

COVID-19 Workplace Scenarios

When it comes to COVID-19, many workplace scenarios are possible. This flowchart suggests steps you may want to take when an employee reports having symptoms, a positive test, or contact with someone who has symptoms or a positive test.

While every workplace and situation are different, having this step-by-step guidance, based on information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), can save a busy manager or HR professional time and frustration. You may also want to consult your state or local health department for additional information.

HR Guide to Covid-19 Scenarios

About the author
Judy Kneiszel - Human Resources Editor

Judy is an Associate Editor on the Human Resources Publishing Team and she specializes in issues such as recruiting and hiring, onboarding and training, employee communication and discipline, managing problems, team building, inclusion, employee retention, and labor relations

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