Employment Information for Faculty & Staff
H1N1 Flu
Mindful of a possible H1N1 flu outbreak during the 2009-2010
academic year, the University has developed these guidelines and
answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) based on existing
University policies and procedures to provide the UVM community with
useful H1N1 and seasonal flu information. These guidelines and FAQs
apply only for the 2009-2010 flu season to any case of influenza-like
illness, regardless of whether it has been medically diagnosed as novel
H1N1.
Even if absentee rates are high, the University expects to
remain open. For these reasons, all current academic, student, and
employment policies will continue to remain in effect. Most
of the guidelines for employment-related policies and procedures will
be the
same for represented and non-represented employees. Contact us
if you have questions about these guidelines.
General Employment Information for Faculty & Staff
The following information may be of interest to all employees of the
University. Faculty and staff who are members of a collective
bargaining unit should consult with their Union leadership with regard
to provisions for specific benefits under applicable collective
bargaining agreements.
- Will UVM provide flu shots for faculty and staff?
- Seasonal flu:
UVM
plans to provide a seasonal flu vaccine clinic ($10 co-pay) for
faculty, staff and retirees who have a University health plan with
either Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont or MVP Healthcare. Employees
and retirees who have a University health plan may also get a seasonal
flu shot from their primary care provider. Spouses and dependents on a
University health plan, as well as employees who have waived a
University health plan, or are otherwise ineligible for coverage under
a University health plan, will need to get their seasonal flu vaccine
from their primary care provider.
-
H1N1:
Information about vaccination plans for H1N1 flu will be posted here as
it becomes available.
- If I am sick and don’t have direct deposit, how will I get
my paycheck?
- If you are at home sick, you may call your department to
request that your check be mailed to you at home. This will cause a
delay in receiving your check. You can avoid this delay by opting now
to have your paycheck deposited directly into your bank account. You
can sign up for direct deposit in PeopleSoft. (For assistance, see the
step-by-step guide entitled Maintaining
Direct Deposit Information
on the HRS website). If you have questions about the direct deposit
process, you may call the HRS Employee Information Center at 656-3150.
- If I don’t have direct deposit, would a family member be
allowed to pick up my paycheck?
- A family member would need a signed letter of authorization
from you in order to pick up your paycheck in your home department.
- Will my University health plan cover medical expenses
associated with treatment for H1N1 flu?
-
Yes. All current policies, procedures and co-pays for your
present
health plan will remain in effect. If you receive treatment for
flu-related illness, your coverage will be the same as for any other
flu-like illness under your medical plan.
- If I get the flu while I am working, does this entitle me
to Workers’ Compensation benefits?
- It is not likely. Workers’ Compensation benefits are
provided for
any illness or injury that is directly related to the performance of
your job. In the case of a widespread illness that affects many people
in the community, such as the H1N1 flu, it would be very difficult for
you to demonstrate that the performance of your work was the cause of
your illness. Therefore, it is unlikely you would receive any Workers’
Compensation benefits.
- What assistance is available to help me cope with the
emotional impact of an influenza outbreak?
- The University’s confidential Employee Assistance Program
(EAP) is available to assist employees who may have special concerns
related to an H1N1 flu outbreak. The EAP Office can be reached at
656-2100.
- Employment Information for Non-Represented Staff
Last modified September 18 2009 04:00 PM
