The CDC released new guidance regarding isolation and quarantine periods. We are providing you with two resources to review in their entirety. One is the statement from the CDC and the second is a post from Fisher Phillips, a legal firm that we have found to be extremely knowledgeable on COVID.
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1227-isolation-quarantine-guidance.html
https://www.fisherphillips.com/news-insights/cdc-reduces-covid-19-isolation-quarantine-periods.html
Please let us know if we can be of assistance in modifying your policies and procedures regarding these changes or in dealing with new COVID cases in your workplace. Doreen Kutzler, one of our Senior HR Consultants who is our COVID subject matter expert is on hand and available to assist you. Please contact Doreen at doreen@hubricresources.com
Also, with the rapid spread of the Omicron variant we are recommending that you get back to mask wearing protocols for at least a two-to-three-week period following the New Year, as the numbers are rising dramatically.
Lastly, an FYI as we are seeing an increase in universities, colleges, and school district going virtual for the first few weeks in January. Should you have any employees that have children in childcare it is a good idea to start to develop a contingency plan and to accommodate their needs.