Today@Dal

Dalhousie University continues to follow COVID-19 measures as recommended by Nova Scotia Public Health to limit the spread of coronavirus within our community.

Currently, in order to align the University’s approach with that of the province, employees will no longer be required to isolate if they have tested positive for COVID-19.  Employees are asked to exercise caution; they are to maintain social distancing, sanitize and follow Public Health guidelines for mask-wearing.  For those with symptoms, it is recommended that they stay home until symptoms improve. In instances where a COVID-19-related absence is in excess of five (5) working days, the employee and the supervisor should engage with Accessible Employment and use available leave banks (sick leave, vacation, time accumulated, family illness leave, if applicable) as per the relevant collective agreement or handbook.

The University will be providing up to four (4) paid sick days for employees who are not covered by leave provisions under a collective agreement or handbook.  The purpose of COVID-19 paid sick leave is to provide some relief in the form of paid sick days for temporary, casual, Grant-Paid, and student employees who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are ill and unable to work remotely.

For the latest information and instruction on all these topics, visit the Nova Scotia Health website.   

As we have done throughout the pandemic, we continue to consult closely with Nova Scotia Public Health and will be prepared to re-implement enhanced COVID safety measures in the future if required.