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

All documents in PDF format.

Important Information

• Pinellas County COVID-19 Information
• Data Dashboard 5/20
• Phase 2 Reopening Guidance 6/5
• FAQs for Employees UPDATED 5/6
• Anti-Discrimination Update 3/12

Testing NEW 6/23

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 5/20
• Testing for COVID-19 (CDC)
• Testing Basics & Explanation (FDA)
• An Introduction to COVID-19 Tests (FDA 3-minute video)

Face Covering/Masks NEW 7/2

The Appointing Authorities determined that face coverings are required to be worn by employees and citizens in indoor public and common spaces inside County government buildings as of July 6, 2020.

• Face Covering FAQs for Employees NEW 7/2
• Important Information About Your Cloth Face Coverings (CDC)
• Cloth Face Coverings (CDC)
• Face Covering Ordinance 20-14 FAQs
• Free Face Masks

Emergency Leave Time (Families First Act)

• Familes First Act FAQs UPDATED 4/30
• Families First Act Examples 4/7
• Emergency FMLA Application 4/7
• Timecard Hours Codes UPDATED 4/30
• Supplemental Time Calculator EXCEL SPREADSHEET 4/3

Resume Office Operations

• Resume Office Operations FAQs UPDATED 7/9
• Resuming Business Toolkit (CDC) NEW 6/23
• COVID-19 Guidance on Social Distancing at Work (OSHA) 6/5
• Best Practices for Social Distancing at Work (DOH) 5/22
• Social Distancing Guidelines at Work (SHRM) 5/22
• Reopening Guidance for Cleaning Workplaces (CDC) 5/22
• Guidance on Preparing Workplaces (OSHA) 5/22

COVID-19 Information

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • About Coronavirus
  • FAQs
  • Handwashing
  • Prevent Getting Sick
  • Symptoms
  • If You are Sick or Caring for Someone
  • Travel

• 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?
  • Travel

Supervisors

• Critical Incident Services 4/29
• Supervisor Resource Guide (replaced the Supervisor Toolkit) 4/7
• Flow Charts (COVID-19 Scenarios) 4/7
• Interview Scheduling Reference Guide UPDATED 7/6
• How to Create a Sense of Control 3/24

Stress Busters and Well-being

• 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.
• Strategies for COVID-19 Prevention Webinars - Sign up for a half hour virtual session with Amy Hertog, UnitedHealthcare Nurse Liaison, on staying healthy during the pandemic. NEW 7/7
• Coping with Anxiety During Transitions - Amy Hertog, UnitedHealthcare, shares coping strategies to manage anxiety (17-minute video ). NEW 6/22
• Work-Ins Work-Outs - You can fit fitness into your schedule and become a morning workout person with Real Appeal. 5/27
• Feeling Overwhelmed Trying to Stay Healthy? - Get tips from Real Appeal for staying fit while staying at home. 5/27
• Sanvello Health App (free app recommended by Optum) - Manage stress with coping tools, mindfulness activities and peer support. 4/1
• Wellness Coaching Incentive - Work one-on-one with a coach. Topics include managing stress, nutrition, exercise, and sleep. 4/16
• Daily Well-being Checklist 4/3
• 6 Unexpected Ways to Feel Connected in a Quarantine 4/1
• 5 Simple Ways to Keep Calm 3/23
• Coping with the Fear of Coronavirus 3/24
• Stress Management Podcasts 3/24

Benefits

• Sick Leave Policy: Any employee displaying flu and flu-like symptoms should not come to work. This is considered scheduled leave.
• Deferred Compensation/457 Plan & Coronavirus FAQs 6/18
• Benefits Resources & Prescription Discounts UPDATED 6/18
• Virtual Dental Care from Cigna 4/20
• UnitedHealthcare Coverage and Resources 3/24

Financial

• EAP Financial Support - Includes 2 free calls with a money coach.
  NEW 4/27
• Coronavirus Related Fraud Schemes 4/23
• Avoid COVID-19 Related Scams 4/20
• Unemployment Benefits 4/3
• Disaster Unemployment Assistance 4/7
• Protect Yourself Financially 3/24
• Protect Your Credit 3/24
• Deal with Debt 3/24
• 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares 4/3

Learning

• ULearnIT - Online learning portal for permanent Pinellas County employees.
  • Choose from 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.
  • View featured ULearnIT COVID-19 resources.
• Microsoft Office and Windows 10 Resources - Access reference guides for Microsoft Office programs including Teams.

Parenting

• YMCA Summer Camp - Registration is open for the YMCA of the Suncoast, Tampa Metropolitan YMCA, and the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg. 5/22
• Free Meals for Kids (Juvenile Welfare Board) 6/4
• Free Summer Meals for Students (Pinellas County Schools) 4/6
• Free Resources for Families & Teachers (Fla Dept of Education) 3/31
• Parenting Support Group - For parents of children with disabilities (PARC) 5/1
• 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

Working Remotely from Home

• BTS Remote Work Guidance login to SharePoint required 3/24
• How to Avoid Work-from-Home Anxiety and Stress 6/1
• 10 Tips for Working Effectively at Home 3/23
• Well-being Ideas for Remote Employees 3/23

Updated 7/9/20

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