COVID-19 Update #11

Wednesday, Apr 01, 2020
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I hope everyone is working through the challenges we all face during this difficult time.

On March 18, 2020, the  Families First Coronavirus Response Act  and the  Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act  were signed into law. Both laws go into effect  today . For more information about these  COVID-19-related employment laws , including eligibility requirements and a benefits summary that relate to Florida Atlantic University employees, click here . Please contact  FAU’s Human Resources department  at 561-297-3072 or gzaidman@fau.edu if you have any questions.

I’d also like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that our professionals at  Counseling and Psychological Services  stand ready to provide confidential help to any  student  who needs assistance. Therapists are available 24 hours a day. The number for these services is  561-297-3540 Faculty and staff  may seek help through the Employee Assistance Program at 1-800-865-3200 .

On a lighter note, with many of you taking classes or conducting meetings via video, we produced some  FAU-related backgrounds  for you to use. Click here to download them.

Again, please remember,  if you are feeling unwell, and especially if you are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, seek medical attention immediately. If you receive a positive test result, all  students  must notify  Student Health Services  as soon as possible. The number is  561-297-3512  (after hours, please select option 3). All  faculty and staff  must notify  Human Resources . The department can be reached by calling  561-297-3076  or by emailing gzaidman@fau.edu. Your supervisor also should be notified.

Don’t forget to practice  social distancing  and regularly check our  dedicated COVID-19 website for updates.