Resources For Employees
The following resources have been provided to assist employees as they navigate working during the COVID-19 pandemic. On this page, you will find resources regarding workplace safety and important information related to employee rights and benefits (such as paid sick leave) that are currently available to employees.
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Business COVID-19 Safety Toolkit for Employees
This tool kit provides employees with information and resources to help them safely work during COVID-19. It includes material on:
– Protocols and requirements for workplace safety
– Information on COVID-19 and when you should get tested
– Workers rights and compensation (i.e. paid sick leave) that employees may be able to qualify for.
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Access to COVID-19 Testing and Healthcare
For COVID-19 testing you should contact your healthcare provider first. They are required to provide you with free testing. If you do not have a healthcare provider, the county of San Diego offers free COVID-19 testing. There are many testing centers across the San Diego county, including drive-through testing sites.
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Employee rights, Paid sick leave, and Benefits
To protect workers and ensure that they can quarantine if necessary, the federal government passed the Families First Corona virus Relief Act. Under the provision, qualifying workers are guaranteed the right to two weeks of paid sick leave related to COVID-19 among other benefits.
-Employee rights, paid sick leave, and expanded family and medical leave under the FFCRA
-Paid sick leave requirements of the FFCRA
-Benefits for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
-Online Tool to Determine if You Qualify for the Paid Sick Leave and other Benefits Under the FFCRA
Increasing Workplace Safety Against COVID-19
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UCSD Business Outreach (Main Page)
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for business owners / employers
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Sign-up for a free consultation:
We offer a free consultation service where a trained member of our team can go over the business safety toolkit with you, your employees, or both.
Our team members are available to talk to you about the guidelines and requirements surrounding your business during the coronavirus pandemic. We understand that different businesses have different needs, and different questions.
We offer consultations in-person, by phone, or by video conference. We will discuss the resources in the Small Business Safe Reopening Toolkit and make sure you are aware of other important resources for small businesses
Set up a time by emailing, calling, or texting our team at:
about the project
Team members are also available to speak to you and/or your employees to talk about coronavirus and answer general questions.
The program will adapt as needed, both responding to the needs of the community as well as changes in the pandemic.
additional resources
CDC: Businesses and Workplaces
https://www.cdc.gov/
2-1-1 San Diego: A free 24 hour confidential phone service
Email San Diego County with your business questions
Disclaimer:
The toolkit and other content on this site are taken directly or adapted from the CDC, San Diego Public Health Services, and other reputable health information organizations.
Please note, team members cannot answer questions about the individual health of you or your employees. The information provided in the toolkit does not replace medical advice. If you or an employee is a contact of someone with COVID-19, experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, or has been tested for COVID-19, please contact a healthcare provider or call 2-1-1.