[CED/CD/EAT] FW: Provost's Guidance: staff worried about returning to the workplace

[Silvertooth, Jeffrey C - (silverto)]

FYI... just to be sure you receive this.  Please be sure to review this and let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Jeff

Jeffrey C. Silvertooth, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
Director for Extension & Economic Development
Division of Agriculture, Life, & Veterinary Sciences, and Cooperative Extension
Forbes 301, Bldg. #36
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ       85721-0036
520-621-7205

From: Ratje, Jeffrey M - (jmratje) <jmratje at arizona.edu>
Sent: Monday, June 22, 2020 6:10 AM
Subject: Provost's Guidance: staff worried about returning to the workplace

You are receiving this email because you are a supervisor within the Division of Agriculture, Life and Veterinary Sciences, and Cooperative Extension (ALVSCE).

Staff may be worried about returning to the workplace for a variety of reasons.  Provost Folks has provided the following direction (read her full email<https://compass.arizona.edu/worried-about-returning-workplace>).  It is critical to follow the Provost's directions to support staff members and protect you and the University.  Please speak with your unit leader or business officer should you have questions.


"If you [staff member] are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 or have related concerns, then we strongly encourage you to initiate a discussion about possible temporary modified work conditions (with associated modified work expectations as appropriate) with your manager/supervisor as soon as possible. Managers/supervisors are encouraged to work with employees to develop flexible work arrangements to the extent that operational needs allow it. It is prohibited for managers/supervisors to retaliate on the basis of an employee requesting and/or being assigned temporary modified work conditions.

If, after talking with your manager/supervisor, you would like support with developing temporary modified work conditions based on being at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 or because of related concerns, you can:

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Discuss options with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) if your concerns relate to your own medical condition or disability. The DRC can be reached at workplaceaccess at email.arizona.edu<mailto:workplaceaccess at email.arizona.edu?subject=> (ph: 520-621-3268<tel:520-621-3268> ). Note that the DRC may ask for medical documentation in order to assess reasonable accommodation. Medical information will be maintained at the DRC and kept confidential.

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Discuss options with Human Resources if you have other risk-factors or related concerns (e.g., caregiver concerns) and you would like support in working with your manager/supervisor to identify possible temporary modified work conditions or arrangements. Requests for help with developing a plan related to other risk-factors can be directed to HR by contacting HR-COVID19-Questions at email.arizona.edu<http://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=7e32ed211c4b046911a42296291767b8122863d5ec2e8e46c43901aacb0af02981041f4207d4dddc22bd9bf675d7a69c55a9f390f0bdc75f> (ph: 520-621-3660<tel:520-621-3660>)."

CALS Students: Students in emergency financial need can apply for funding here<https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eX2oNQD4G3Iv1ch>.

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Jeffrey M Ratje
Associate Vice President, Finance Admin Operations
Division of Agriculture, Life and Vet Sciences & Cooperative Extension
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Forbes, 314c
PO Box 210036 | Tucson, AZ 85721
Office: 520-621-1468 |
jmratje at email.arizona.edu<mailto:jmratje at email.arizona.edu>
www.compass.arizona.edu<https://www.compass.arizona.edu/>


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