Information Specific to Restaurants

Employees Who Tested Positive for COVID-19 or Have Been Exposed

Are you grappling with the issue of an employee who tested positive for COVID-19 or has been exposed to someone who has tested positive? You're not alone. Our Ask WRA Team has received quite a few questions from restaurant operators about this topic.

Guidance
Here are some great resources that offer guidance on how to handle the situation:

• FDA Guidance
• CDC Guidance
• Dane County Public Health Department Guidance NOTE: Dane County has stricter guidance than the FDA and CDC
• PHMDC Q&A
• WDHS Guidance

KEEP IN MIND: In some cases, your employee may qualify for up to two weeks of required paid leave under the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). 

FFCRA Poster required to be displayed by employers with less than 500 employees