Question: What do we do if an employee is diagnosed with COVID-19?
Answer:
First, notify other employees of potential exposure, if any, in the workplace. You should tell them that someone was diagnosed with the illness, but you should not identify which employee is sick, even if employees ask so they can gauge their own risk. Medical information, such as a diagnosis, must be kept confidential. It’s okay if they figure it out on their own, but make sure you’re not the one to reveal the information.
David Katz
Vice President
VMA Insurance Services
To send your questions, write to david@vma.bz