The university continues to work on its phased restart plan.The return to campus is based on state and county health guidance, as well as other considerations to reduce resurgence of the virus. As spring quarter approaches, school/unit leaders (deans,…
Read full answer about How long will employees telework from home?At this time, no researcher should be physically present in campus laboratories or research spaces except to conduct approved Essential Research Functions, defined as:maintenance required to preserve laboratory viability; certain clinical research per SOM Guidance for Clinical Trials and Clinical…
Read full answer about What research is considered critical during the “shelter in place”?The Department of Comparative Medicine, which oversees the Veterinary Service Center, has continuity plans in place to continue to provide routine care (food, water, sanitation, health checks) and routine veterinary care. The VSC is currently well stocked on essential items…
Read full answer about How will animal care proceed during “shelter in place”?Eligible shelter-in-place teleworkers who have submitted a temporary telecommuting agreement may request a stipend for the duration of the Bay Area’s Order. …
Read full answer about How long will I receive the personal cell phone or home internet reimbursement stipends?Telecommuting employees are not typically eligible for these stipends. However, in light of COVID-19 and the Bay Area’s shelter-in-place order and its recent extension, all employees who are required to perform work from home during the Order (“Shelter-in-Place Teleworkers”) are…
Read full answer about Are employees who are required to work from home during shelter-in-place eligible for personal cell phone or home internet service stipends?Yes, the Order allows nannies and childcare providers caring for a child in the child’s own home to continue working.
Read full answer about Can my in-home nanny still take care of my children during the shelter-in-place order?Based on the county’s latest shelter-in-place guidance, effective July 13, child care, summer camps, summer school, and all other educational or recreational programs for all children may operate and must abide with keeping children in stable groups over time…
Read full answer about Are daycare facilities allowed to operate during the shelter-in-place order?Schools, child care center operations, and families who are in need of care continue to be significantly impacted by the pandemic. To help families navigate this challenging time, the WorkLife Office offers Family Resources, including additional child care…
Read full answer about What resources are available for those trying to balance work responsibilities with caregiving responsibilities, such as providing childcare while schools are closed or offering remote learning?Stanford on-site child care center operations have been significantly curtailed due to County shelter-in-place guidance. As of July 22, we have five centers operating.Learn more about the WorkLife Office’s on-site child care operations.
Read full answer about Are any of the on-site child care centers open?Because the Welcome Center is suspended as we comply with county shelter-in-place regulations, all orientation activities are virtual. The Welcome Center website has been revised with new videos and an onboarding checklist to support new hire onboarding.
Read full answer about How are newly-hired employees being oriented?