Return To Spring 2021

Phased Staffing UW-Stout will continue to use phased staffing of employees as a means to both serve our students and also maintain a healthy workforce. Departments should continue to follow their approved Return to Work plans.

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WORKPLACE PROCEDURES

Phase Three – The current phase (began Sept. 9, 2020) • Most employees return to work, work on campus, except for individuals with approved accommodation requests through Human Resources, and individuals who are in rotating work shifts per approved department Return-to-Work plans form 2020. • Social distancing, face masks, and frequent sanitizing are required. • Virtual meetings continue to be necessary in order to maintain social distancing and operations.

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Phase Four – When a vaccination is commonly available, or the risk of COVID-19 has substantially diminished • All employees return to work. • Social distancing, face masks and continued sanitizing as appropriate. • Virtual meetings may continue and telecommuting due to COVID-19 will no longer be necessary. Staffing Options For units that have large common workspaces, there are options departments can consider in order to maintain required social distancing measures and reduce population density within buildings and workspaces, while also responding to work responsibilities and the need for strong customer service. These options can include staggered reporting/departing times and alternating days in the office. These arrangements must be approved by the immediate supervisor and requested via the unit’s Return to Work Plan.

Approval for 100% telecommuting can be granted based on a medical accommodation, requested via Human Resources.

On-campus faculty and instructional academic staff should have a campus presence to meet professional obligations of teaching, research and service. Online teaching assignments do not equate to 100% telecommuting approval. In-person activities will abide by safety protocols and can include meeting with students and peers.

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RETURN TO SPRING 2021