Dear Colleagues, Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to address the unprecedented challenges all of us are facing in our personal and professional lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I am pleased to announce that we have revised guidance on the use of paid Administrative Leave. The guidance, provided here, outlines the scenarios under which paid Administrative Leave and … [Read more...]
Trending COVID-19 Topics: March 24
Q: What is the Lab’s procedure for investigating potential cases? A: If someone reports their symptoms to Health Services, the Lab has long-standing procedures for anyone who comes in to see us with a potentially infectious disease (we prefer for people to call before coming in). Health Services staff are trained to handle these situations and have the proper equipment. If the symptoms … [Read more...]
FAQS: HR (updated March 24 at 1:00 p.m.)
Information in these FAQs is subject to change and update as new University, DOE, and regulatory guidelines are issued. Leave and Charging Time Q: I hear Administrative Leave is an option. When does that apply and who is eligible? A: The Lab’s policy for Administrative Leave for Emergencies provides paid leave to employees who are prevented from working due to a public emergency (as is … [Read more...]
NEW Covid-19 FAQs updated March 24 @ 9 a.m.
The questions were last updated on March 24 at 9 a.m. If you have additional questions, send them to CIMG@lbl.gov. You can read the complete COVID-19 FAQs. Site Access Q: Which gates will be open while the Lab is in safe and stable mode? A: While the Lab is in a safe and stable mode, the Blackberry Gate is your main access point, open 24 hours per day. The pedestrian gate will … [Read more...]
Status of COVID-19 at the Lab
Dear colleagues, As we approach Day 6 of the Bay Area’s shelter-in-place order and nearly a month into our Lab’s response to the COVID-19 virus, I want to let you know that the Laboratory is doing everything possible to protect the health, safety, and welfare of our Lab population and our community. We’ve asked nearly all of our people to telework, reduced on-site staffing to a minimum, and … [Read more...]