{"id":2887,"date":"2020-03-27T16:45:42","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T20:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timothydimoff.com\/?p=2887"},"modified":"2023-11-15T16:01:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T21:01:01","slug":"coronavirus-and-the-workplace-keeping-safe-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timothydimoff.com\/2020\/03\/27\/coronavirus-and-the-workplace-keeping-safe-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"Coronavirus and The Workplace: Keeping You Safe and Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"
Whether you’re going into work every day or telecommuting, COVID-19 is on the minds of everyone. Here are common questions many employees are asking.<\/p>\n
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My company has been deemed essential, yet I feel uncomfortable going into work. Can I work from home? <\/strong><\/p>\n The straight answer is no — your boss doesn’t have to allow you to telecommute. However, it often depends on what you do for the organization. If you work in a plant, you’ll have to report. However, if you’re in accounting or marketing, it’s possible to make a case to stay at home.<\/p>\n On the flip side, your boss is making everyone work remotely. Do you have to oblige?<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Can my employer take my temperature at work? <\/strong><\/p>\n Under normal circumstances, the answer would be no because taking your temp is considered part of a medical examination. However, because coronavirus is a worldwide pandemic, and fever is one of the three indicators of it, yes, an employer can require it at the start of your shift.<\/p>\n