Covid-19 Related Absence - Quick Reference Guide for all employees
Symptoms of Covid-19:
• A high temperature
• A new, continuous cough
• A loss or change in your sense of smell or taste
| What to do if… | Action Required… | Return to Work when… |
| … I have Covid-19 symptoms | • Do not come to work • Contact your manager. • Self-Isolate whole household. • Get a test • Inform H.R immediately and forward a copy of your test result to cmason@alamoeur.com | … the test comes back negative or a period of 10 days has passed since symptoms started and you feel well again. |
| … someone in my household has Covid-19 symptoms | • Do not come to work • Contact your manager • Self-Isolate the whole household • Household member with symptoms to get a test. • Inform H.R immediately and forward a copy of the test result to cmason@alamoeur.com | … the test result comes back negative and has been received by HR. |
| … someone in my household tests positive for Covid-19 | • Do not come to work • Contact your manager • Self-Isolate the whole household for 14 days. • If you subsequently get symptoms get tested and forward a copy of the results to cmason@alamoeur.com. | … you have completed 14 days of isolation and have no symptoms or 10 days from you becoming unwell and getting a positive test result. |
| … NHS test & trace has identified me as a close contact of somebody with symptoms OR confirmed covid-19. | • Do not come to work • Contact your manager. • Isolate for 14 days • Your household does not need to self-isolate with you if you do not have symptoms. • If you subsequently get symptoms get tested and forward a copy of the results to cmason@alamoeur.com. | … you have completed 14 days of isolation or 10 days from you getting a positive test result. If your test is negative you still need to complete 14 days self-isolation |
| … NHS test & trace has identified a household member as a close contact of somebody with symptoms or confirmed Covid-19. | • The household member must self-isolate for 14 days. | … you can continue to attend work. |
| … I am unable to get a test for either myself or a member of my household who has symptoms. | • If you are unable to get a test within the first 5 days of having symptoms you, and anyone you live with or are in your support bubble must self-isolate for 14 days. | … once you have completed 14 days quarantine. |
| … I have travelled abroad from a country or territory that is not on the exempt list of countries. | • Notify your manager/HR of your intended destination If returning from a destination where quarantine is required: • Minimum of 14 days self-isolation for all those who travelled. • Self-Isolate the whole household | … the quarantine period of 14 days has been completed. |
| … I have travelled abroad from a country or territory that is on the exemption list | • Notify your manager/HR of your intended destination and your return to work. If returning from a destination where quarantine in not needed: • Check the current exempt countries and territory list. | … on return to the UK. |
If you have ANY queries or concerns regarding any of the above guidance, please contact Chris Mason
Chris Mason:
Office: 01789 774 314
Mobile: 07964 904 473
Email: mason@alamoeur.com