COVID - Return to Work
In response to the increase of COVID-19 within the community, state, and country, it is imperative that we all work to protect ourselves and one another and engage in the best possible practices to support reduced transmission.
The university discourages travel or gathering during the holiday period to prevent the potential spread of the virus.
Traveling with this level of spread is always a concern. Everyone who travels should assume that they have come in contact with the virus and should follow the guidance of the CDC and local health departments.
Read more on COVID-19 Holiday Guidance for employees and student employees.
Many UW-La Crosse employees have been working remotely and continue to return to on-site workspaces over time. The health, safety, and well-being of our entire campus community, including our faculty and staff, continues to be the top priority.
Policies, procedures, and expectations related to workplace safety and our return to campus continue to change as new information comes to light, and as Public Health Guidelines change. The COVID-19 Workplace Health & Safety Policy will be updated as needed.
You may continue to learn more in real-time as information becomes available at the university's COVID-19 Information page.
- Search the UWL Knowledgebase for Employee specific FAQs relating to COVID-19.
- Instructors: Academic Affairs FAQ Webpage
- Instructors: Keep Teaching Resources
- General FAQs regarding COVID-19
- Childcare and Caregiver Support Resources
Eagles Return - Employee Information
Corona Virus Updates from the University of Wisconsin System
COVID-19 Interim Leave Policy
Health Benefits and COVID-19 – Information for individuals who participate in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program.
Telehealth Options
Health Plan Contact Information and Nurse Lines
Employee Assistance Program - The University’s Employee Assistance Program (FEI) provides 24 hour, free, and confidential services to you, your dependents, and anyone living in your household. To learn more about services offered and to find contact information, you can visit the EAP Website. The EAP has also updated their website to focus on providing you information and details regarding COVID-19 and how to cope with stress and provide important self-care during these challenging times.
Staywell Website – The Well Wisconsin initiative for tips to a healthier you found here.
Webinar - COVID-19 and Our Response to Uncertainty, Fear and Disruption
Resilient Wisconsin – tips to feel stronger and stay connected during the pandemic.
SilverCloud is an online, self-guided, interactive platform that provides students, faculty, and staff with a variety of modules addressing anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, as well as developing greater personal resilience. These modules will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can be accessed through any device at no cost to the UW campus user. Each module is self-paced and can be completed at the users’ convenience. Sign up at https://uwsystem.silvercloudhealth.com/signup
On-campus testing for COVID-19 is for our student population. Employees should consult their primary medical care provider for information on how and where to receive a COVID-19 test.
If an employee receives a call from a medical professional/contact tracer or believes they may have been in substantial contact or exposed, the employee should consult their primary medical care provider and with their supervisor to determine if self-quarantine is appropriate.
- UWL Facilities, Planning & Management Resources
- UWL Re-Order Cleaning Supplies or Masks for your Office
- UWL Guidelines for COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Work Area
- UWL Custodial COVID-19 Services
- CDC Guidelines for the Use of Cloth Face Coverings
- CDC Handwashing & Hand Sanitizer Use
- COVID-19 Return to Work Training Module
For all employees, (including monthly) claiming the COVID-19 leave; this time must be submitted through the “Timesheet” function in HRS. Please see the attachment to this document. Please note that this is different for monthly paid employees who general submit “Leave Reports”. An additional consideration for monthly paid employees can be found here.
For monthly paid employees, please note, if claiming COVID-19 Leave you will be required to submit leave for COVID-19 through the above-referenced process AND be required to enter your normal "Leave Taken" or "No Leave Taken" reports in HRS.
Eagles Return - Chair/Supervisor Information
Employees are encouraged to limit non-essential, personal travel.
If an employee decides to travel, they are encouraged to review the U.S. Department of State travel website and the CDC travel advisory website prior to travel for the latest travel guidance.
Employees should discuss travel outside of the La Crosse area with their supervisors. Employees traveling to a higher risk area may be asked to self-isolate or quarantine for 14 days upon their return depending on the situation.
Contact Human Resources for additional guidance.
Corona Virus Updates from the University of Wisconsin System
COVID-19 Interim Leave Policy
Health Benefits and COVID-19 – Information for individuals who participate in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program.
Telehealth Options
Health Plan Contact Information and Nurse Lines
Employee Assistance Program - The University’s Employee Assistance Program (FEI) provides 24 hour, free, and confidential services to you, your dependents, and anyone living in your household. To learn more about services offered and to find contact information, you can visit the EAP Website. The EAP has also updated their website to focus on providing you information and details regarding COVID-19 and how to cope with stress and provide important self-care during these challenging times.
Staywell Website – The Well Wisconsin initiative for tips to a healthier you found here.
Webinar - COVID-19 and Our Response to Uncertainty, Fear and Disruption
Resilient Wisconsin – tips to feel stronger and stay connected during the pandemic.
SilverCloud is an online, self-guided, interactive platform that provides students, faculty, and staff with a variety of modules addressing anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, as well as developing greater personal resilience. These modules will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can be accessed through any device at no cost to the UW campus user. Each module is self-paced and can be completed at the users’ convenience. Sign up at https://uwsystem.silvercloudhealth.com/signup
- Support for remote working
- Support for returning to work on campus
- Support for wellbeing and self-care
- Support for recruitment
- COVID-19 Leave
- COVID-19 and Worker's Compensation
- COVID-19 and Employee's Childcare Concerns / Leave Options
- COVID-19 and Employee's Requests for Accommodation / Leave Options
- Chair/Supervisor Teams Site with guidance materials
- Caregiver Support and Resources
- UWL Facilities, Planning & Management Resources
- UWL Re-Order Cleaning Supplies or Masks for your Office
- UWL Guidelines for COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Work Area
- UWL Custodial COVID-19 Services
- CDC Guidelines for the Use of Cloth Face Coverings
- CDC Handwashing & Hand Sanitizer Use
- COVID-19 Return to Work Training Module