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Human Resources COVID-19 FAQS

Please note that due to our ever-changing environment, these FAQs are subject to change and will be updated on a regular basis. These FAQs were last updated on June 8, 2020.

All Human Resources employees have moved to virtual operations effective April 13, 2020. The HR office will be closed to walk-ins, until further notice, in order to promote social distancing. However, rest assured that our staff is available to assist and respond to your needs.

For more information about Humboldt’s response to the COVID-19 epidemic visit covid19.humboldt.edu.

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Benefits and Leave

  1. Have there been any changes to what is an allowable expense for my Health Care Reimbursement Account (HCRA) related to COVID-19?

    Yes, there have been some changes made to allowable expenses. Please visit Humboldt’s Flexible Spending web page for more details.

  2. How do I review and update my beneficiaries on my Life and AD&D insurance accounts and/or CalPERS retirement account?

    Beneficiary updates must be made directly with the provider. For Life and AD&D insurance, contact The Standard at https://www.standard.com/mybenefits/csu/life_add.htmlor 800-378-5745. For CalPERS, log in to my.calpers.ca.govor call 888-225-7377.

  3. What if my child(ren)’s school or day care has closed due to concerns related to COVID-19?

    Employees who show no signs of illness, but report that their child(ren)’s school or day care as closed due to concerns related to COVID-19, may use their available leave credits including the 256 hours of COVID-19 Paid Administrative Leave (CPAL) when telecommuting is not an option or cannot be carried out in conjunction with the childcare commitment.

  4. What leave options do I have related to COVID-19?

    In response to COVID-19, multiple leave options have been enacted to help employees who are affected by the pandemic. The language and provisions differ slightly, but the intent of the programs are the same - to provide paid leave to employees for COVID-19 related reasons. Visit the HR Leave & Disability web page for details.

    If you work for an Auxiliary (SPF, University Center and Associated Students) and have any questions regarding leave options, please contact your Appropriate Administrator or your administrative office.

  5. What other types of leave are available to employees? 

    Employees who are not eligible for the COVID-19-related leave as outlined here, have exhausted that leave, or who will be out for medical reasons not related to COVID-19, still have their personal leave available and may have other leave options.

    Please contact Benefits in HR at mca33@humboldt.edu for any questions regarding leave types.

Concerns about Exposure to COVID-19

  1. How can I minimize my risk of contracting COVID-19?

    Employees are encouraged to carefully follow CDC guidelines, as well as national, state and local directives to mitigate their risk of contracting COVID-19. You may also find additional information in the Guidelines for Events, Meetings, and Social Distancing. 

  2. What does it mean to self-quarantine?

    Employees who confirm exposure or contraction of COVID-19 should self-quarantine for a 14-day period. This means the employee should stay at home and limit contact with others.

  3. What does it mean to self-quarantine?

    The CDC says, "Quarantine is used to keep someone who might have been exposed to COVID-19 away from others. Someone in self-quarantine stays separated from others, and they limit movement outside of their home or current place. A person may have been exposed to the virus without knowing it (for example, when traveling or out in the community), or they could have the virus without feeling symptoms. Quarantine helps limit further spread of COVID-19."

  4. What if I need to care for someone at home that is self-quarantining but not officially diagnosed with COVID-19?

    Employees who show no signs of illness, but report the need to care for a family member at home who is in self-quarantine should seek the advice from their healthcare provider and local health officials. Such employees may use their available leave credits include the 256 hours of COVID-19 Paid Administrative Leave when telecommuting is not possible.

  5. What if I need to care for someone at home who has been diagnosed with COVID-19?

    Employees who show no signs of illness, but need to care for a family member at home who is diagnosed with COVID-19, may use their available leave credits including the 256 hours of COVID-19 Paid Administrative Leave to cover their period of absence when telecommuting is not an option. If the family member is someone the employee would typically be able to use sick leave for, then the employee may also be eligible for catastrophic leave, NDI, and FMLA at a future time.