The health and safety of our employees and their families is our top priority especially going into this cold and flu season. We are following the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health (State specific), and local health authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be following the guidelines below during this time. Failure to comply with the policies outlined here may have an effect on your fellow coworkers, their families and our communities.
If you or anyone in your household is feeling any signs of illness, you must stay home. Let your Supervisor and HR know as soon as possible if you will be staying home, so that your workload can be managed and others are able to cover it in your absence.
Foreman/Sup: make sure your crew has your contact information.
HR Info: hr@berggroup.us or 952.237.1539
Common symptoms of COVID-19 include: fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, runny nose, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Employees who come to work with symptoms of COVID-19 will be sent home immediately and not allowed to enter the building and/or job site.
Employees that cannot/not able to work from home may be eligible for Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). This provides paid time off for diagnosis of, care for, and recovery from COVID-19, in addition to any PTO or PSL provided by Berg.
Guidelines for returning to work:
If you have COVID-19 or COVID-19 symptoms, stay home until all three of these things are true (Unless advised by a health care provider that you can return to work):
- You feel better. Your cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms are better.
- It has been 10 days, since you first felt sick.
- You have had no fever for at least 24 hours, without using medicine that lowers fevers.
People who were in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 need to stay home for 14 days even if they get a negative test result.
If someone you live with has COVID-19 or COVID-19 symptoms:
For 14 days, even if you test negative for COVID-19:
- If you do not get sick, go back to work after 14 days.
- If you get sick, continue to stay home and follow the instructions above for people who have COVID-19 or COVID-19 symptoms.
If you feel you or someone in your household may harm themselves or someone else:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifelineexternal icon
- Toll-free number 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
- The Online Lifeline Crisis Chatexternal icon is free and confidential. You’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor in your area.
- National Domestic Violence Hotlineexternal icon
- Call 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224
If you are feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety:
- Disaster Distress Helplineexternal icon
- Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
- Check with your employer for information about possible employee assistance program resources.
If you need to find treatment or mental health providers in your area:
Mental Health Resources