Our campus public health policies, procedures and protocols determine decisions around face covering requirements and physical distancing in the workplace. Supervisors and managers must follow campus public health policies, procedures and protocols and not create …
Faculty and Staff
Is it okay to ask someone I work with if they have been vaccinated?
No. A person’s vaccination status is private, just like any other medical issue or condition, and employees should not be asked to share this information. In general, especially as more people become eligible for vaccination …
Can a supervisor or manager ask an employee whether they have been vaccinated?
No. A person’s vaccination status is private, just like any other medical issue or condition, and employees are not required to share this information with supervisors or managers. There are limited exceptions to this in …
Can employees, graduate students or undergraduate students travel for academics or business?
Employees, graduate students, and undergraduates traveling for in-person research or instructional field activities do not need prior approval for single day trips using ground transportation for either in state or outside of Wisconsin. Ground travel …
I’ve been told to quarantine but my app status has not turned yellow (my Badger Badge has not turned red/building access denied). What should I do?
Some individuals who have been in close contact with a person who has tested positive will not see a change to their badge. (This generally happens in cases where contact tracing is not performed by …
Why is UW not following the CDC 14-day quarantine recommendation?
While 14 days is the safest option for minimizing the spread of COVID-19 to others, the CDC updated its guidance in late 2020 to allow for shorter quarantines under some circumstances, including reducing the burden …
When can I return to on-site work after quarantine/exposure?
Most employees will be able to return to work within 11-14 days of exposure. You may return to work provided: You do not test positive or develop symptoms of COVID-19 You have obtained a negative …
When can I return to on-site work after COVID-19 symptoms but negative test?
Refer to this campus workplace safety policy. You should not be on campus with symptoms of COVID-19 except to get a COVID-19 test. If you test negative for COVID-19, you may follow standard illness protocols …
What should I do if I develop symptoms of COVID-19 while in quarantine?
If you develop symptoms while in quarantine, seek testing or contact your health care provider. Students can contact UHS by calling 608-265-5600 or schedule an appointment via your MyUHS account.
When can I return to on-site work after quarantine/exposure?
Most employees will be able to return to work within 11-14 days of exposure. You may return to work provided: You do not test positive or develop symptoms of COVID-19 You have obtained a negative …