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• If symptoms appear during the work day, an employee should immediately notify their supervisor who will then notify human resources the employee is leaving work. Employees may qualify for Families First Act financial benefits and human resources will assist employees with applying for those benefits via email. Staying Home / Leave Policies: The City of Ramsey has implemented leave policies that promote employees staying at home when they are sick, when household members are sick, or when required by a health care provider to isolate or quarantine themselves or a member of their household. These policies include sick or vacation leave, floating holiday, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), or unpaid leave of absence. In addition, the federal government has passed the Families First Act which may provide full or partial wages depending on the reason for the leave and employee eligibility. Accommodations: Accommodations for employees with underlying medical conditions or who have household members with underlying health conditions have been implemented. Employees may work remotely as long as work is available. In some cases they may report to work but work in a closed office/room with a door to isolate themselves from other employees. Employees may also work flexible hours with the permission of their supervisor to reduce contact with other staff. If other accommodations are desired, employees should contact human resources. Exposures: The City of Ramsey has implemented a policy for informing employees if they have been exposed to a person with COVID-19 at their workplace which may require them to quarantine for the required amount of time. Department heads will notify only those affected employees if they have been exposed to COVID-19, and department heads will determine if affected employees will be required to quarantine based upon actual exposure. Essential/critical employees working as first responders or supporting the work of first responders will be quarantined at the department heads' discretion. To assure compliance with privacy laws, and to respect employee confidentiality, supervisors may not reveal the name of the person who has reported COVID-19 symptoms or tested positive/negative with employees unless the respective employee gives specific authorization to do so. Or, if an employee would like others to be made aware of their situation, they may share information about themselves. Handwashing: Basic infection prevention measures are being implemented at our workplaces at all times. Employees are instructed to wash their hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water frequently throughout the day, but especially at the beginning and end of their shift, prior to any mealtimes and after using the restroom. All visitors to the facility will be encouraged to wash their hands prior to or immediately upon entering the facility. Some workplaces may have hand-sanitizer dispensers (that use sanitizers of greater than 60% alcohol) that can be used for hand hygiene in place of soap and water, as long as hands are not visibly soiled. Employees should avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed or unsanitized hands. Restrooms are cleaned and sanitized each day. Employees may leave their work stations at any time to wash their hands. When more sanitizing wipes/hand sanitizer is needed, employees should request more from Building Maintenance Staff. Respiratory etiquette: Employees and visitors are being instructed to cover their mouth and nose with their sleeve or a tissue when coughing or sneezing and to avoid touching their face, in particular their mouth, nose and eyes, with their hands. They should dispose of tissues in the trash and wash or sanitize their hands immediately afterward. Respiratory etiquette will be demonstrated on posters and supported by making tissues and trash receptacles available to all employees and visitors. Employees will be reminded of this through this Plan as well as through email, supervisor updates to staff and posters. Use of face masks is encouraged, but not required. pg. 2