What should staff do if they are unwell?
What do I do if I am unwell?
If you are unwell with symptoms of a communicable illness, please:
- do not attend work until you have recovered. If you are at work and fall ill during the day, go home. Please ensure that you advise your supervisor.
- avoid public places and close contact with others.
- seek medical advice. Do this as soon as possible, especially if you have a pre-existing medical condition, are an older person, are pregnant or in another high risk category for complications from illness. Please see: Getting medical advice and treatment.
What are my leave entitlements?
Please refer to Human Resources policy: Leave (UOM108).
What if I need to stay home to care for a family member?
Please refer to the family leave provisions detailed at Section 11 of the Human Resources policy: Leave (UOM 108).