There are a number of things that you can do to keep your position safe without putting your health at risk.

1. FMLA - Is a USA law that is used to take unpaid leave due to a chronic condition or to take care of a family member. This protects your position at work.

A few cavets to this: It can't be used for preventative purposes of the flu or COV-19. However, if you are immunocompromised you can use the ADA law for a reasonable accommodation.

A reasonable accommodation is ANYTHING that you and your doctor deem necessary to help you complete your job to the best of your ability at work. For me, that means having a flex schedule, working from home, having a stand-up desk and ergonomic items IF I'm in the office.

FMLA can be used if you need to self-quarantine due to possible exposure, have symptoms etc.

2. Emergency paid sick leave.
The legislation would require employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide emergency paid sick leave.
The act would generally require 2 weeks of emergency paid leave.

For full-time employees, employers would provide 80 hours of paid leave.
For part-time employees, employers would provide the average number of hours the employee works over a 2-week period.
As modified by the House on March 16, emergency paid sick leave would be available if employees are unable to work or telework because the employee:

👉Is subject a federal, state or local isolation order related to COVID-19
👉Has been advised to self-quarantine
👉Is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19
👉Is caring for an individual who is subject to an isolation order or who has been advised to self-quarantine
👉Is caring for a son or daughter because the child’s school or place of care is closed, or the child care provider is unavailable due to COVID-19 precautions.

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