How many people need to get tested for COVID-19 to provide an accurate representation of COVID-19 in the destination?

Population testing rates of more than 1,200 tests per 100,000 people over 28 days are considered sufficient to provide an accurate representation of COVID-19 in the destination. Rates less than or equal to 1,200 tests per 100,000 people over 28 days may signify concerns that testing is insufficient and may not provide an accurate representation of the incidence rate in the destination.

What should I do if my employees are exposed to COVID-19?

The most protective approach for the workplace is for exposed employees (close contacts) to quarantine for 14 days, telework if possible, and self-monitor for symptoms. This approach maximally reduces post-quarantine transmission risk and is the strategy with the greatest collective experience at present.

What is the employer’s responsibility for the covid-19 quarantine requests?

As the employer your responsibility is to complete and return to the employee Part B of the Request for Paid Family Leave (Form PFL-1) and either section 3 of the Request for COVID-19 Quarantine DB/PFL or section 4 of the Request for COVID-19 Quarantine PFL – Child, depending on the leave the employee is requesting.

Do part-time employees get paid sick leave for covid-19?

A part-time employee may be allowed paid sick leave for the number of hours the employee works over a two-week period, if the employee is unable to work or telework because they are: Subject to federal, state, or local quarantine or isolation orders related to COVID-19 Advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine due to COVID-19

What if I am infected with covid-19 in the workplace?

If you are/were in the workplace and it is confirmed by a health care provider that you are/were infected with COVID-19, under the Canada Labour Code, this would constitute a workplace hazard. As such, you have a duty to report this hazard to management.

How to apply for covid-19 quarantine DB/PFL – self?

You should complete the form package Request for COVID-19 Quarantine DB/PFL – Self (Forms PFL-1 & SCOVID19) to apply for the combined Paid Family Leave and disability COVID-19 quarantine leave benefits.