{"id":28956,"date":"2020-06-25T09:22:39","date_gmt":"2020-06-25T13:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/coronavirus-update\/?p=28956"},"modified":"2022-02-10T14:38:16","modified_gmt":"2022-02-10T19:38:16","slug":"phase-4-guidance-for-remote-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/coronavirus-update\/phase-4-guidance-for-remote-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Phase 4 guidance for remote work"},"content":{"rendered":"

As of June 26, the Finger Lakes Region is in Phase 4 of New York State\u2019s regional reopening plan<\/a>. This is the final phase of the state\u2019s reopening process, however many operating and activity restrictions are still in place to contain the spread of COVID-19 in our region.<\/p>\n

The University continues to require that those employees working from home continue to do so unless approved to return by leadership.\u00a0 Remote work\u00a0helps to keep our campuses de-densified and lowers the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission. Essential staff in areas including public safety, facilities, dining services, residential life, and in some research facilities who are approved to restart or who are\u00a0responsible for continuing operations at the University may be working on campus.<\/p>\n

Only if business needs require it, and with approval of a Cabinet-level leader and a school operations director, employees may return to work in their offices, but work spaces cannot exceed 50 percent occupancy, per New York State guidance. Employees may not simply report to their offices without first working with their leadership and operations teams to develop a plan; this ensures that their building is accessible and appropriate physical distancing rules are in place and can be maintained, including the wearing of face masks. Additionally, if there are impediments to employees continuing their remote working arrangement, they should contact their supervisor and\/or HR Business Partner.<\/p>\n

Reminders:<\/strong><\/p>\n