I have additional questions on Legeneering’s policies around working from home and leave entitlements in relation to COVID-19. Who should I speak to?
Speak to your direct line Manager or Legeneering HR regarding any questions about COVID-19.
I have a holiday/work trip. Should I cancel my trip?
The Australian Government provides up-to-date information and advice for safe travel overseas. If you are heading overseas to destinations which may have been affected, check the advice on Smart Traveller. Report all future travel plans to your [email protected].
What if I start to feel unwell while at work?
If you begin to feel unwell while working report to your Manager. You will be relocated to an isolated office while awaiting medical advice. You can call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. They will be able to discuss your symptoms and travel history with you to help decide if COVID-19 testing is recommended.
What precautions are in place to protect people working at Legeneering facilities?
We continue to communicate our response to COVID-19 in line with WHO and Australian Health Department guidance, this includes restricting access from overseas travel. In addition, we continue to ask anyone who is unwell not to enter our facilities and to seek urgent medical assistance if symptoms deteriorate or are not resolved. We ask that
What is the process for reporting my absence at work?
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of COVID-19 report directly to your Manager. In the case of Legeneering staff working within client offices report to your client lead and also Legeneering HR.
I have family/visitors who are unwell. Should I come to work?
If visitors or family are unwell and have recently travelled overseas, do not come to work. Contact your manager about working from home options.
Do I need a medical certificate clearing me for work after precautionary isolation?
Once 14 days have passed since you arrived home from overseas, you have passed the time in which you would become sick if you were exposed to COVID-19 when you were in the affected country. If you are still completely well 14 days after you left the overseas country then you will not get COVID-19
Do I need to isolate myself if I have returned from holiday overseas?
If you have been anywhere overseas in the last 14 days (including transit), you should stay at home and isolate yourself for 14 days after you arrived home. You should watch out for symptoms. Report your return to work plan with your Manager or Legeneering HR. It is important if you have symptoms you should
How do I maintain contact with my team while at home?
If you are at home due to illness you are not expected to be working. You should follow usual communication practice to advise of absence and expected timeframe before returning to work. If you are working from home you must remain contactable and clarify with your manager how and when you will connect.
I have flu-like symptoms. Should I come to work?
No. If you are feeling unwell, even if you have not travelled, please stay at home. You must also inform your line manager. Do not return to work until you have been symptom free for at least 24 hours. If you develop a fever, cough and/or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical care.