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COVID-19 Updates

Frequently Asked Questions For Staff 

Updated on July 17, 2020 2:11 PM

Current operations will continue through the summer even though the shelter in place was lifted by the City.

  • Starting on July 1, a multiphase repopulation plan will begin with the return of a limited number of staff needed to prepare for the fall 2020 semester as well as those who have exhausted their Temporary Paid Administrative Leave (CPAL).
  • Employees who can continue to work remotely will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.
  • Student assistant positions will be limited to only those functional areas required to support in-person courses.
  • On Aug. 15, staff who need to support in-person instruction will return to work on campus.
  • Please check with your supervisor for information about your area.

To reduce possible exposure to COVID-19 and to help prevent the spread of the virus, face masks or cloth face coverings are required to be worn in public spaces on campus and during in-person classes, consistent with the Governor’s order and updated state public health guidelines. You will need to bring and wear your own mask each time you come to campus.

In order to ensure the health and well-being of our campus community, and based on state and local public health guidelines, on-campus meetings and events of more than 25 persons will not be allowed during the fall 2020 semester. This also applies to off-campus events sponsored by the University.  

Limited exceptions will be made for in-person meetings and events of 25 persons or fewer, along with a justification as to why the meeting or event cannot be held virtually. The request for an exception may be submitted through this web form.

The department requesting to host an in-person meeting or event — whether indoors or outdoors — will be responsible for ensuring compliance with current public health guidelines, including physical distancing of six feet or more, wearing of facial coverings and availability of hand sanitizer. 

This guidance is subject to change. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Luna, emergency preparedness manager, at amyluna@csufresno.edu

Fresno State is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for faculty and staff with disabilities and is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Any employee requests for disability-related accommodations in the workplace, including requests made to not be on campus during COVID-19 times, are to be communicated to the ADA administrator, and/or the immediate supervisor, department chair and/or manager of the employee (who then contacts the ADA administrator).

Based on updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Chancellor’s Office has modified its directive about employees age 65 or older, including those with underlying medical conditions. Going forward, these individuals may be included in campus repopulation plans if their role is needed on campus to meet operational needs or to support in-person instruction for fall 2020.

Employees who have medical concerns regarding their return to work should contact Human Resources regarding eligible leaves and/or other accommodations that may be available to them. Please see this July 14 message for more information.

All full-time staff should have access to a University laptop while working remotely. You may take your keyboard, mouse, docking station and one monitor home to use. Ergonomic chairs will be provided to employees who may need it.

Please read this July 7 message to staff and faculty about resources for employees working remotely. 

We understand that community members are concerned about the rapidly evolving progression of COVID-19.Support is available for faculty and staff through the Employee Assistance Program at 800.367.7474.

If you test positive, please contact Janell Morillo, associate vice president for Student Health, Counseling and Wellness, immediately at 559.278.0276 or janellt@csufresno.edu and complete this online form. Once received, the appropriate campus officials will be notified and they will take immediate action. Notify your supervising manager. Isolate and do not return to campus for a period of no less than 10 calendar days. You will need to provide HR Benefits with a release from your health care provider before returning to work.

If you have been exposed to COVID-19, complete this online form. Once received, Environmental Health and Safety will investigate. Notify your supervisor. You may be required to quarantine for at least 14 days per Fresno County Department of Public Health recommendations. Consider visiting a testing site in Fresno County and seek guidance from your health care provider. 

Your health information is confidential. For more information about reporting requirements, read this July 15 message to the campus community.