Coronavirus (COVID-19) for County Employees

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.

Human Resources staff is available by email, phone, online meetings, video conferencing and by appointment. Please contact us at (727) 464-3367 or email AskHR@pinellascounty.org for assistance.

All documents in PDF format.

News & Updates

View a special COVID-19 issue of The Pen highlighting our employees' outstanding work during the pandemic.

• Additional COVID-19 Paid Leave for New Employees - Some employees who started after April 1, 2020 are eligible for paid leave related to COVID-19 on an as needed basis.
• Vaccination - Vaccines are booster shots are available for free. See Pinellas County vaccination sites.
• Face covering - Employees are expected to follow CDC guidelines for pandemic safety. The CDC now recommends (not required) that all individuals — including those who are fully vaccinated — wear a face covering in public indoor settings in areas of high transmission, which includes Tampa Bay.

Quick Links

• Important Information
• Vaccines
• Testing
• Face Covering/Masks
• Resume Office Operations
• Emergency Leave Time (Families First Act)
• COVID-19 Information (CDC/DOH)
• Supervisors
• Stress Busters and Well-being
• Financial
• Learning
• Parenting
• Working Remotely from Home

Important Information

• Pinellas County COVID-19 Information
• FAQs for Employees
• Anti-Discrimination Update

Vaccines

• Pinellas County Vaccine Information
• COVID-19 Vaccine (CDC)
• COVID-19 Vaccines in Florida (DOH)

Testing

UnitedHealthcare covers COVID-19 testing in full at no cost to you, provided the test is ordered by a doctor or health care professional and FDA-approved (more info). If you have taken a COVID-19 test due to exposure or symptoms, stay at home until you have the results.

• Pinellas County Testing Sites
• COVID-19 Test Types (DOH)
• Introduction to COVID-19 Tests (FDA 3-minute video)
• Testing for COVID-19 (CDC)
• Testing Basics & Explanation (FDA)
• UnitedHealthcare Testing Locations

Face Covering/Masks

• Wearing Masks (CDC)
• How to Wear Masks (CDC)
• Free Face Masks

Resume Office Operations

• Resuming Business Toolkit (CDC)
• COVID-19 Guidance on Social Distancing at Work (OSHA)
• Social Distancing Guidelines at Work (SHRM)
• Reopening Guidance for Cleaning Workplaces (CDC)
• Guidance on Preparing Workplaces (OSHA)

Emergency Leave Time (Families First Act)

Unused Emergency Paid Sick Leave hours rolled over to become annual leave hours for eligible employees as of January 3, 2021.

• Families First Act/Leave Time Rollover FAQs
• Families First Act/Leave Time Rollover Examples

COVID-19 Information

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • COVID-19 Homepage
  • Recent Recommendations

• Florida Department of Health
  • Call Center (866) 779-6121 available 24/7, email
  • COVID-19 Homepage

Supervisors

• Supervisor Toolkit (NEW)
• Employee Exposure: CDC Recommended Guidelines Flowchart (NEW)
• Critical Incident Services

Stress Busters and Well-being

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Get 24/7 emotional support for you and your family. Call Optum at (866) 374-6061. Also visit www.liveandworkwell.com (access code: PINELLAS) to search for resources; for example, type coping in the search bar.
• Coping After a Traumatic Event - Optum provides tools to build resiliency.
• Sanvello Health App (free app recommended by Optum) - Manage stress with coping tools, mindfulness activities and peer support.
• Wellness Coaching Incentive - Work one-on-one with a coach. Topics include managing stress, nutrition, exercise, and sleep.
• Daily Well-being Checklist
• 6 Unexpected Ways to Feel Connected in a Quarantine
• 5 Simple Ways to Keep Calm
• Coping with the Fear of Coronavirus
• Stress Management Podcasts

Financial

• EAP Financial Support - Includes 2 free calls with a money coach.
  
• Coronavirus Related Fraud Schemes
• Avoid COVID-19 Related Scams
• Unemployment Benefits
• Disaster Unemployment Assistance
• Protect Yourself Financially
• Protect Your Credit
• Deal with Debt
• 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares

Learning

• ULearnIT - Online learning portal for permanent Pinellas County employees. Log in to ULearnIT and select Leading in a Crisis from the Quick Links or type Crisis in the search box.
• Microsoft Office and Windows 10 Resources - Access reference guides for Microsoft Office programs including Teams.

Parenting

• Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs in Emergencies
• Bullying Prevention Resources
• Mid-Week Mental Health Boost for Parents
• Talking to Children about COVID-19
• Meals on Wheels 4 Kids

Working Remotely from Home

• BTS Remote Work Guidance login to SharePoint required
• How to Avoid Work-from-Home Anxiety and Stress
• 10 Tips for Working Effectively at Home
• Well-being Ideas for Remote Employees

Updated 11/29/21

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