Although the focus of Compliance Avenue is compliance issues, from time to time, we will post relevant articles from experts that apply to the business-side of the RIA.  Today’s post focuses on HR issues that many workplaces may face:

Sick Employees Should Stay Home

Many employees feel pressure to report to work even when they are sick whether or not they have paid sick leave.  The problem is that employees who are ill while getting their work done may be getting their co-workers sick. If an employee is sick they should be encouraged to talk to their manager about staying home or working remotely until they are no longer contagious.

Most managers and HR professionals agree that if an employee is sick they should stay home.  If they need to be in the office, the sick employee should try to isolate themselves as best they can by working in a conference room or confined space.  They should be reminded to cover their mouth when coughing or sneezing and to use a hand sanitizer frequently. They should regularly clean their keyboard, phone and desk often.

Employers should remember to communicate their sick time policy to ensure that employees understand how much time they can use for this purpose so they use it and keep their germs away from their co-workers.