Workplace & COVID

The University System of Georgia recognizes COVID-19 vaccines offer safe, effective protection and urges all students, faculty, staff and visitors to get vaccinated. Additionally, everyone is encouraged to wear a mask or face covering while inside campus facilities.

 

COVID-19-specific leave for isolation and quarantine is no longer available.

  • Employees who must isolate or quarantine due to COVID-19 illness or exposure may telework during this time with the approval of their supervisor. The nature of their position influences whether an employee is able to telework, since some positions are not able to be performed remotely.
    • Any change in modality for a class requires the approval of the Provost’s office. Change in modality is subject to an end date and is correlated to isolation or quarantine timelines.
    • Department chairs will make arrangements for class coverage when faculty are unable to teach due to illness.
    • Fully vaccinated individuals do not have to quarantine.
  • When telework is not possible, employees who must isolate or quarantine due to COVID-19 must use their accumulated leave to be away from work.
  • Reminder: No institution may change the overall modality of their instruction.