What are an employer’s obligations to an employee who is under quarantine due to exposure to COVID-19?
WHD encourages employers to be accommodating and flexible with workers impacted by quarantines after exposure to COVID-19. Employers may offer alternative work arrangements, such as teleworking, and additional paid time off to such employees during a quarantine period if they are unable to telework.
While the requirement that employers provide paid sick leave to employees who are unable to work due to a quarantine related to COVID-19 under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expired on December 31, 2020, tax credits remain available to employers who voluntarily continue to provide paid sick leave for COVID-19 related reasons. Employers who choose to provide such leave between January 1, 2021, and September 30, 2021, may be eligible for employer tax credits. Information about claiming the tax credits for paid sick leave or paid family leave wages can be found on the IRS website at: (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/covid-19-related-tax-credits-for-paid-leave-provided-by-small-and-midsize-businesses-faqs).
In addition, other laws may have different requirements, which employers must also consider when determining their obligation to provide paid sick leave.
When I realized I had it (high fever, serious brain fog, very tired, and couldn't smell) I told them I had to sleep. I couldn't think straight. That was a Wednesday around noon. I also slept most of Thursday. By Friday I was able to get back online and work with no issues. I did take nap breaks on that Friday, and I returned to full-time duties on that Monday (I work from home). Everyone was cool with that - especially since I was over it way before most of the rest of us were. I could've taken 5-10 days off (paid) but I didn't see the point. That's not me - I'll take what I need and that's it.
I didn't even have to test (my wife tested and gave it to me) because it was obvious. They told me I couldn't go into an office without a negative test, but I told them I had no plans to go to an office for at least a month and they said that was fine as well. I did however go get an antibodies blood test about a month later to keep in my back pocket if they tried to require the vax. I never took the tests or the vax.
I'm pretty sure that's illegal. Not being facetious.
I think i got it after that law expired
While the requirement that employers provide paid sick leave to employees who are unable to work due to a quarantine related to COVID-19 under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expired on December 31, 2020, tax credits remain available to employers who voluntarily continue to provide paid sick leave for COVID-19 related reasons. Employers who choose to provide such leave between January 1, 2021, and September 30, 2021, may be eligible for employer tax credits. Information about claiming the tax credits for paid sick leave or paid family leave wages can be found on the IRS website at: (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/covid-19-related-tax-credits-for-paid-leave-provided-by-small-and-midsize-businesses-faqs).
In addition, other laws may have different requirements, which employers must also consider when determining their obligation to provide paid sick leave.
Oh, I guess I also have the ability to work from home.
When I realized I had it (high fever, serious brain fog, very tired, and couldn't smell) I told them I had to sleep. I couldn't think straight. That was a Wednesday around noon. I also slept most of Thursday. By Friday I was able to get back online and work with no issues. I did take nap breaks on that Friday, and I returned to full-time duties on that Monday (I work from home). Everyone was cool with that - especially since I was over it way before most of the rest of us were. I could've taken 5-10 days off (paid) but I didn't see the point. That's not me - I'll take what I need and that's it.
I didn't even have to test (my wife tested and gave it to me) because it was obvious. They told me I couldn't go into an office without a negative test, but I told them I had no plans to go to an office for at least a month and they said that was fine as well. I did however go get an antibodies blood test about a month later to keep in my back pocket if they tried to require the vax. I never took the tests or the vax.
Okay