Coronavirus (COVID-19) for County Employees

All Learning & Development and Wellness classes are postponed. All Wellness Center locations are closed.

Pinellas County Human Resources continues to monitor the situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19), work closely with County agencies to remain prepared and ensure employees are informed.

In an abundance of caution amid COVID-19, Human Resources is working remotely. Our staff is available via email, phone, online meetings and video conferencing. Please contact us at (727) 464-3367 or email askhr@pinellascounty.org for assistance.

On this page, you will find resources about best prevention practices, working remotely, managing stress and paid leave policy. Our page is updated daily. Please share relevant resources with employees who do not have computer access.

All documents in PDF format.

Current Sick Leave Policy

Any employee displaying flu and flu-like symptoms should not come to work.
Per our current policy, this is considered scheduled leave since flu-related absences are currently treated as scheduled leave.

Employee Resources

Important Employee Information

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is effective April 1. More updates about Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Emergency FMLA are forthcoming, including leave bank and timecoding information. We will communicate as soon as it becomes available.

Pinellas County COVID-19 Information
Pinellas County "COVID-19 Safer at Home" Order FAQs NEW 3/26
Families First Coronavirus Response Act FAQs NEW 3/26
Timecard/Payroll Information NEW 3/27

FAQs for Employees UPDATED 3/27
Free COVID-19 Testing by UnitedHealthcare 3/24
COVID-19 Myth Busters 3/24
Resources from Employee Benefits UPDATED 3/16
Anti-Discrimination Update 3/12

Stress Busters and Well-being Resources

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Get 24/7 emotional support for you and your family. Call Optum at (866) 248-4096. Also visit www.liveandworkwell.com (access code: PINELLAS) to search for resources; for example, type coping in the search bar.
Sanvello Health App (free app recommended by Optum) - Manage stress with coping tools, mindfulness activities and peer support. NEW 4/1
6 Unexpected Ways to Feel Connected in a Quarantine NEW 4/1
5 Simple Ways to Keep Calm 3/23
Coping with the Fear of Coronavirus 3/24
Stress Management Podcasts 3/24
Stress Less Calendar daily 10-minute stress breaks 3/23
Need Stress Relief? Try the Four A's 3/24
Relax 101 3/24

Working Remotely from Home

BTS Remote Work Guidance login to SharePoint required 3/24
10 Tips for Working Effectively at Home 3/23
Well-being Ideas for Remote Employees 3/23

Financial Impact of COVID-19

Parenting

Free Resources for Families & Teachers (Fla Dept of Education) NEW 3/31
YMCA Childcare (All County employees are eligible) NEW 3/31
Children and COVID-19 3/24
Talking with Children about COVID-19 3/24
Parenting in the Time of COVID-19 3/24
Reassuring Children 3/24

Learning NEW 3/31

ULearnIT - Online learning portal for permanent Pinellas County employees with over 40,000 videos, courses, books and book summaries. Select Leading in a Crisis from the Quick Links or type Crisis in the search box to find valuable resources. Also view some featured ULearnIT resources.
Microsoft Office and Windows 10 Resources - Access reference guides for Microsoft Office programs including Teams.

For Supervisors/Managers

Supervisor Toolkit UPDATED 3/24
Remote Interviewing Options by Phone or Video 3/27
How to Create a Sense of Control 3/24

Government Updates

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Florida Department of Health
- COVID-19 Call Center (866) 779-6121 available 24/7, email
- What You Need to Know
- Florida Statistics
- Prevention
- What if I Was Exposed?
- What if I am Sick?
- Social Distancing
- Travel

Prevention

Educate yourself using the resource links shown above.
Follow the CDC recommendations for everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

Updated 4/1/20

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