Developing Workplace Procedures for Avoiding Illness

Question:

With the latest Ebola scare, we would like to develop a policy and procedure to minimize health risks from employees coming into the office while sick to avoid contagious ailments.

Answer:

It is a good idea as an organization to implement appropriate safety measures for employees including policies and procedures designed to minimize potential issues caused by exposure to illnesses in the workplace.

Your policy related to employee illness can be simple or contain a detailed plan specifying certain procedures for different types of illnesses. Most employer policies outline the company’s positions on the following:

• Statement that employees should not come to work if they have been diagnosed with a contagious disease so as not to infect others in the office;

• Procedures for notifying appropriate personnel of the absence;

• Process (if applicable) to work remotely if authorized by the employee’s physician; and

• Procedures for notifying appropriate personnel and medical certifications required for the return to work.

As with any new employer policy, review it with legal counsel for compliance with relevant statutes in your industry and state prior to implementation.

Source: ThinkHR.com

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