COVID-19 Employee Guidance
This page will serve as a resource for employees as they navigate ongoing changes to COVID-19 requirements as they relate to employment at UNC. For more specific questions, please reach out to Human Resources at human.resources@unco.edu or at 970-351-2718.
For more information on efforts related to the pandemic, please visit UNC's COVID-19 Updates page.
UNC no longer requires masks within public spaces. However, state employees within
confined spaces may still need to follow Colorado State guidelines. Visit the Mask Update page for more information.
Current Campus Protocols
Quick Links
CDPHE Guidelines
Stay up-to-date on Colorado's guidelines for business operations, including cleaning & social distancing.
Flexible Work
While most employees will return to campus, UNC recognizes the need for flexible work options. Please visit the Flexible Work page for more information and resources.
Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL)
PHEL Details
- COVID: The requirement to provide COVID-related public health emergency leave (PHEL) will be in effect through at least January 11, 2023.
- RSV/Flu: Effective November 11, 2022, PHEL has been extended to cover RSV & the flu for 30 days (until Dec. 11, 2022). Employees do not get an additional 80 hours, but may use the allotted 80 hours. For more information, visit the Healthy Families Workplace Act (HFWA).
- Monkeypox: To date, no federal, state, or local PHEs related to Monkeypox have been declared that require employers to provide PHE leave for Monkeypox-related needs. However, accrued paid sick leave can be taken related to Monkeypox if the leave is taken for one or more of the needs listed in the Accrued Paid Sick Leave section at https://cdle.colorado.gov/hfwa
Need an accommodation? Have a family emergency?
Please visit out resource page on accommodations and the Family Medical Emergency Act page.
UNC's COVID-19 Procedures
For the most up-to-date information, please visit UNC's Coronavirus page.
State Vehicle Guidelines
If driver/passengers are using state vehicles, the following guidelines shall be followed:
UNC Updates
For more information on efforts related to the pandemic, please visit UNC's COVID-19 Updates page.
