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By Beyond Rewards Inc | < 1 Minutes Read April 28, 2021

Return-to-work considerations

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It is important for employers to know the procedures for when employees return to work following a COVID-19 self-isolation period. As per the Ministry of Health guidance, individuals must self-isolate when they:

  • Have COVID-19
  • Have had close contact with someone who has COVID-19 or who is likely to have COVID-19 (as per Public Health)
  • Were out of the country

When employees are self-isolating, this period begins on whichever is the earlier date between the following:

  • When symptoms started
  • The day they were tested

It is important for employers to maintain consistent communication with employees who are self-isolating.

Workers are able to return to the workplace if:

  • They have completed their self-isolation period
  • They have no fever
  • Their symptoms over at least 24 hours are improving

It is important to note that it is not required for workers to receive a negative COVID-19 test to return to work after completing their full self-isolation period.

When employees do return to the workplace after isolation, employers should ensure that the transition back is considerate of the safety policies and protocols in place. Employers are to make sure that employees are trained on the organization’s COVID-19 protocols and that they are aware of their safety responsibilities in the workplace.

Employers should ensure that supports are in place to assist employees returning to work, this can include frequent check ins and applicable mental health resources.

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Human Resources and Risk Management Consultants and Training Provider at Beyond Rewards Inc
Beyond Rewards is a boutique firm offering a full suite of Human Resource, Safety, Workplace investigations, Accessibility Standards and Risk Management solutions, online training programs and customized face to face training for our clients. Several exceptional expert consultants led by Lynne Bard, HBa, CHRP, CES, President/Senior Consultant,will be blogging regularly on First Reference Talks on behalf of Beyond Rewards Inc.
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Beyond Rewards is a boutique firm offering a full suite of Human Resource, Safety, Workplace investigations, Accessibility Standards and Risk Management solutions, online training programs and customized face to face training for our clients. Several exceptional expert consultants led by Lynne Bard, HBa, CHRP, CES, President/Senior Consultant, will be blogging regularly on First Reference Talks on behalf of Beyond Rewards Inc.

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