Sick Day Saga

[542thruNthru]

Got a new wrinkle to this, folks: I just notified the same supe that I am calling out sick today, and have been told they need a Dr's note and negative COVID test before coming back to work. They can legally require this of me, or am I under no obligation to produce those things?

Lol you just hit the jackpot.

They are quarantining you then if they I requiring a covid test results. That means you're off for at least 10 working days paid. I'd call them back and ask for the number for HRSC since they are quarantining you so you can get your covid pay.

 

[The Public Ways]

Ask them to show you where it says that in the contract.

I see. I just wasn't sure if there was anything in the laws/mandates of late that would supersede what's in the contract. So if I show back up tomorrow without any of that, they can't stop me from working?

 

[542thruNthru]

Why you dispatched heavy if your local is so glorious?

Not enough trucks.

Also this thing called Covid. You may of heard of it, lots of people got some free money from the Government. :

 

[Wally]

I see. I just wasn't sure if there was anything in the laws/mandates of late that would supersede what's in the contract. So if I show back up tomorrow without any of that, they can't stop me from working?

Get the test. CVS by me does them for free. It's a rapid test they do now.

 

[Wally]

Not enough trucks.

Also this thing called Covid. You may of heard of it, lots of people got some free money from the Government. :

Weak union. Who running that local?

 

[542thruNthru]

Weak union. Who running that local.

Sean O'brien.

 

[The Public Ways]

Lol you just hit the jackpot.

They are quarantining you then if they I requiring a covid test results. That means you're off for at least 10 working days paid. I'd call them back and ask for the number for HRSC since they are quarantining you so you can get your covid pay.

Holy , really!?! Why, I'd be down for that! And you're sure about this? The moment they say I need a covid test result, I'm entitled to what you describe? To 10 whole days, from this date?

The only hitch is that I had learned a (believable) rumor from a senior worker at the hub that our whole HR department has been wiped out. Something about everything being done through Atlanta now. Would that be the place to call and report this, in lieu of whatever used to be at my hub?

Get the test. CVS by me does them for free. It's a rapid test they do now.

Why? You're saying that I should, just for my own personal interest? For the record, I don't have any COVID symptoms. And given what over9five's said, it doesn't sound like it's necessary for me to resume working.

 

[Wally]

Holy *, really!?! Why I'd be down for that! And you're sure about this? The moment they say I need a covid test result, I'm entitled to what you describe? To 10 whole days, from this date?

The only hitch is that I had learned a (believable) rumor from a senior worker at the hub that our whole HR department has been wiped out. Something about everything being done through Atlanta now. Would that be the place to call and report this, in lieu of whatever used to be at my hub?


Why? You're saying that I should, just for my own personal interest? For the record, I don't have any COVID symptoms. And given what over9five's said, it doesn't sound like it's necessary for me to resume working.

Don't be a clown. If you are positive, you get a free paid. vacation

 

[542thruNthru]

Holy *, really!?! Why, I'd be down for that! And you're sure about this? The moment they say I need a covid test result, I'm entitled to what you describe? To 10 whole days, from this date?

The only hitch is that I had learned a (believable) rumor from a senior worker at the hub that our whole HR department has been wiped out. Something about everything being done through Atlanta now. Would that be the place to call and report this, in lieu of whatever used to be at my hub?


Why? You're saying that I should, just for my own personal interest? For the record, I don't have any COVID symptoms. And given what over9five's said, it doesn't sound like it's necessary for me to resume working.

If they are telling you that you can't come back to work without a negative covid test result than you are being quarantined by the company.

Paid leave first bullet point.

So if I were you I'd call that sup back and ask for the number to HRSC. When he asks why tell him that he just put you on quarantine and you need to start your emergency paid leave while you set up a covid test and wait for the results.

Watch how quickly he changes his mind.

 

[542thruNthru]

Don't be a clown. If you are positive, you get a free paid. vacation

Nope. If he's told to quarantine than he also gets a paid vacation. Geez who's running your local over there?

 

[Wally]

Nope. If he's told to quarantine than he also gets a paid vacation. Geez who's running your local over there?

Our state laws dictate covid protocol.

 

[542thruNthru]

Our state laws dictate covid protocol.

Your state law denies people emergency paid leave if they're told to quarantine?

Sounds like a horrible state.

 

[Wally]

Your state law denies people emergency paid leave if they're told to quarantine?

Sounds like a horrible state.

Democrats run everything.

 

[Wally]

If they are telling you that you can't come back to work without a negative covid test result than you are being quarantined by the company.

Paid leave first bullet point.
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So if I were you I'd call that sup back and ask for the number to HRSC. When he asks why tell him that he just put you on quarantine and you need to start your emergency paid leave while you set up a covid test and wait for the results.

Watch how quickly he changes his mind.

I see nothing about testing. Since rapid testing is readily available, no pay. Get the test.

 

[542thruNthru]

I see nothing about testing. Since rapid testing is readily available, no pay. Get the test.

If UPS says he can't come to work until a negative test that's called quarantine. Its not that hard wally.

 

[Wally]

In its April 2020 guidance, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) stated that it is legal for employers to require its employees to take COVID-19 viral tests.

 

[Wally]

If UPS says he can't come to work until a negative test that's called quarantine. Its not that hard wally.

Yep, if positive he gets paid. Only then and with a physician's signature.

 

[542thruNthru]

Yep, if positive he gets paid. Only then and with a physician's signature.

Nope.

Your ”state" really sucks if that's how it works there.

Many people have been told by UPS to quarantine when they came in contact with some one that was positive. Everyone of them go paid and never once tested positive. Granted you can only use it once though.

 

[542thruNthru]

In its April 2020 guidance, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) stated that it is legal for employers to require its employees to take COVID-19 viral tests.

Ok that's fine. And again if required by UPS to quarantine. You are eligible for EPL. You do not have to test positive.

 

[Wally]

Ok that's fine. And again if required by UPS to quarantine. You are eligible for EPL. You do not have to test positive.

Right but you still need a doctors note. No doctor will give that note without a rapid test.

Might as well get the test.