Your 5-Step Guide when Employee Tests Positive Covid-19

April 27, 2021

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 What's next? You got "the call". Here's a resource to help you.

How To Best Handle When An Employee Tests Positive with COVID-19


With cases in the USA for COVID-19 continuing to fluctuate during 2nd and 3rd waves, business owners, facility managers and property managers face the daunting task of handling news of an employee's positive diagnosis. It's a stressful call or email to receive as a manager. But being equipped with a straightforward game plan makes the challenge easier for business leaders. Fortunately, the CDC and FDA continue to update their resource pages for businesses and organizations, but here are  simple and condensed guidelines for employers to keep in mind. 


Your 5-Step Guide

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