COVID-19 Information For Employees
What may employees do if they believe they got COVID-19 in the workplace?
Employees diagnosed with COVID-19, and who believe they contracted COVID-19 in the workplace during their employment, may complete the following steps to have their case reviewed through the Worker’s Compensation process:
- Make sure to communicate with their immediate supervisor their positive case so it is documented on the District COVID-19 Tracer
- Obtain a PCR test documenting a positive COVID-19 result and keep PCR test documentation for submission
*Employees may request reimbursement for the cost of the PCR test by submitting a Payment Request Voucher available
- Fill out the OAR (Occupational Accident Report) form
- Contact Company Nurse to report the claim and be referred for care if still experiencing symptoms
- File the Worker’s Compensation form -- “DWC Fillable Form”
After the claim form is received by the District Workers Compensation carrier it will be investigated. Sick leave will be restored to employees where the claim is approved.
COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations
On December 15, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted to adopt non-emergency COVID-19 prevention regulations. These regulations took effect on February 3, 2023 and will remain in effect for two years after the effective date, except for the recordkeeping subsections that will remain in effect for three years.
These regulations include some of the same requirements found in the COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS), as well as new provisions aimed at making it easier for employers to provide consistent protections to workers and allow for flexibility if changes are made to guidance in the future from the California Department of Public Health.
These regulations include some of the same requirements found in the COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS), as well as new provisions aimed at making it easier for employers to provide consistent protections to workers and allow for flexibility if changes are made to guidance in the future from the California Department of Public Health.
FORMS
FORMS
Non-Emergency Standards |
Non-Emergency Standards: Effective February 3, 2023
COVID-19 Prevention – Non-Emergency Standards
Fact Sheets |
- COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations – What Employers Need to Know - Posted December 15, 2022
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FAQs |
- Frequently Asked Questions - Updated June 23, 2023
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