Employee Guidelines for Emergencies

Babson Open:

·         Employees are expected to report to work.

·         Employees who prefer not to work for personal reasons (including day care, school closing issues, or caring for sick family members), may use  vacation time with the approval of their supervisor.

Babson Closed:

·         Employees are informed of the closure through the Send Word Now System.

·         It is the employee’s responsibility to make sure that the College has your latest contact information.

·         Employees should also check the College website for informational updates.

·         Employees who have the capability to conduct work from home are expected to do so (please see instructions below for remote access).

·         Employees who do not have access or whose job responsibilities cannot be done remotely may be asked to work extra hours when the College reopens.

·         Those positions classified as “essential personnel” , as defined below, will be asked to report to work.

·         Employees who were scheduled for off-site programs should check with their manager to see if the program will be held as scheduled.

If Employee is ill:

·         Employee should report their illness to their supervisor and stay home.

·         The College needs to track all illnesses and symptoms for the health department.

·         Ill employees need to keep their supervisor informed daily about the status and should not return to work until their symptoms have subsided for 24 hours. Ill employees also need to report if their illness is has been confirmed as a specific type of virus. The reporting can be done easily through the flu website,http://www.babson.edu/fluadvisory  [This information is reported to the Board of Health without the employee’s name.]

Remote Access Instructions:

·         Information below.

Essential Personnel:

·         Many of our regular operations will need to function even if there are mandated restrictions by governmental agencies.

·         The following areas are considered essential and are required to be on campus if determined by your supervisor:  Public Safety, Health Services, Facilities, Food Services, President’s Office, Public Relations, Student Affairs, Purchasing, ITSD, Payroll, and the President’s Cabinet.

·         Other departments or individuals may also be asked to report to work.