Covid-19
policy
OSM COVID-19 Prevention Policy
This company policy includes the measures we are actively taking to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. You are kindly requested to follow all these rules diligently to sustain a healthy and safe workplace in this unique environment. We all must respond responsibly and transparently to these health precautions. We assure you that we will always treat your private health and personal data with high confidentiality and sensitivity.
This coronavirus (COVID-19) company policy is susceptible to changes in case of additional governmental guidelines. Should there be any changes, we will update you as soon as possible by email.
Scope
This coronavirus policy applies to all of our employees who physically work in our office(s). We strongly recommend that our remote working personnel also read through this action plan to ensure we collectively and uniformly respond to this challenge.
Policy Elements
Here, we outline the required actions employees should take to protect themselves and their co-workers from a potential coronavirus infection.
Sick Leave Arrangements
- If you have cold symptoms, such as cough/sneezing/fever, or feel poorly, request sick leave or work from home.
- If you have a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, you can return to the office only after you’ve fully recovered, with a doctor’s note confirming your recovery.
Work-from-home requests:
- If you feel ill, but you can work, you can request to work from home.
- If you have recently returned from areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases (based on CDC announcements), we’ll ask you to work from home for 14 calendar days and return to the office only if you are fully asymptomatic. You will also be asked not to come into physical contact with any colleagues during this time.
- If you’ve been in close contact with someone infected by COVID-19, with high chances of being infected yourself, request to work from home. You will also be asked not to come into physical contact with any colleagues during this time.
- If you’re a parent and have to stay at home with your children, request to work from home. Follow up with your manager or departmental leader to make arrangements and set expectations.
- If you need to provide care to a family member infected by COVID-19, request to work from home. You’ll only be permitted to return to the office 14 calendar days after your family member has fully recovered, provided that you’re asymptomatic or have a doctor’s note confirming you don’t have the virus. You will also be asked not to come into physical contact with any colleagues during this time.
Traveling/commuting measures:
- All work trips and events – both domestic and international – will be canceled/postponed until further notice.
- In-person meetings should be done virtually where possible, especially with non-company parties (for example, candidate interviews and partners).
- If you usually commute to the office by public transportation and do not have other alternatives, you can request to work from home as a precaution.
- If you plan to travel voluntarily to a high-risk country with increased COVID-19 cases, we’ll ask you to work from home for 14 calendar days. You will also be asked not to come into physical contact with any colleagues during this time.
General hygiene rules:
- Wash your hands after using the toilet, before eating, and if you cough/sneeze into your hands (follow the 20-second hand-washing rule). You can also use the sanitizers you’ll find around the office.
- Cough/sneeze into your sleeve, preferably into your elbow. If you use a tissue, discard it properly and clean/sanitize your hands immediately.
- Open the windows regularly to ensure open ventilation.
- Avoid touching your face, particularly eyes, nose, and mouth to prevent getting infected.
- If you find yourself coughing/sneezing regularly, avoid close physical contact with your coworkers and take extra precautionary measures (such as requesting sick leave).
For additional information, you can contact us at [email protected]
