COVID-19 UPDATES FOR JOI EMPLOYEES
October 7, 2021: JOI's Vaccination Policy & FAQs
July 30, 2021: Keeping You Informed & Safe - Face Masks Required
February 1, 2021: COVID Protection at Home (English/Spanish Safety Training)
January 6, 2021: JOI's COVID-19 Protection Program (Safety Training)
December 10, 2020: COVID-19 Protection During the Holiday Season (Safety Training)
August 6, 2020: SD City Emergency Rental Assistance
Below is an email from Congresswoman Susan Davis. The deadline for emergency rental assistance for San Diego residents is tomorrow, August 7, 2020. The link to view more information or to apply is https://covidapplication.sdhc.org/ and is included on the below flyer.
May 14, 2020: COVID-19 FAQs for JOI Employees
COVID-19 – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Please Note: These FAQs are dated May 6, 2020 and are based on information available to JOI at this time and in response to the COVID-19 emergency. Modifications to our responses and procedures may be required as the COVID-19 situation evolves.
Q: Are all JOI employees required to use a face mask or face cover while at work?
A: Yes, per CDC guidelines, all JOI employees are being asked to use a face cover while at work if social distancing is difficult to maintain consistently (at least 6 ft. from others). In addition, San Diego County is currently requiring face covers when in public as well.
Q: What is the difference between a face mask and a face cover?
A: A face cover is made from cloth (such as cotton, silk or linen) to cover the mouth and nose and secured by ties or straps, or just wrapped around the head (like e a scarf or bandana). Cloth face coverings should be washed daily. A face mask is a surgical mask or N95 respirator mask and is considered Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that JOI provides to employees if a job task requires it be worn to perform the task safely.
Q: Will JOI management be required to take the temperature of all employees as they arrive at work?
A: Not at this time. However, temperatures will be taken in the following instances:
- There are certain JOI worksites at which Federal Government personnel are taking the temperature of everyone that is entering the worksite (All Commissaries, Ft. Benning, Ft. Irwin, Ft. Eustis, VAMC).
- All other JOI worksites will have a no-touch thermometer that will be used to take the temperature of employees and visitors who disclose that they have had close contact with a family member or other individual who has tested positive for COVID-19. In addition, employees who are notified by JOI that they may have had close contact to someone while at work who has tested positive for COVID-19 will have their temperature taken.
- If an employee reports to work and exhibits visible signs of being sick (excessively coughing, fever, or other cold/flu-like symptoms), in the best interest of all employees’ safety, that employee’s temperature will be taken. If the person has a temperature of 100.4℉ or higher, or exhibits other symptoms, they will be sent home and instructed to contact their health care provider.
Q: What is the EMPLOYEE QUESTIONNAIRE that is posted at each worksite? Am I required to answer the questions?
A: In an effort to help contain the spread of COVID-19, each employee reporting to work—and immediately after clocking in— will be required to answer the questions on the posted Employee Questionnaire. The employee may begin working only if he or she can answer “no” to all of the questions. If an employee answers “yes” to having experienced any of the symptoms noted on the questionnaire, they will be asked to clock out, go home and contact their primary care physician.
- Q: If I answer “yes” to having symptoms noted on the Employee Questionnaire and am sent home, when can I return to work?
- A: Employees sent home as a result of answering “yes” to exhibiting any of the symptoms noted on the Employee Questionnaire should immediately contact their primary care physician to discuss their symptoms and get guidance as to what steps should be taken. A doctor’s note will be required in order to return to work.
- Q: What if I answer that “yes”, I was exposed to someone that has tested positive with COVID-19 but I do not have any symptoms?
- A: JOI will follow the CDC guidelines: You may continue to work as long as you remain asymptomatic (not showing any symptoms related to COVID-19), you remain wearing a mask while at work, you practice social distancing, your temperature is measured upon your arrival at work, and work surfaces are disinfected and cleaned on a regular basis. Note: There are worksites that are required to follow a different protocol as given by the Federal Government entity at that particular worksite (e.g., all commissaries). In the event a different protocol is implemented, JOI employees will be given written notice of such.
- Q: What if I have some of those symptoms but it is because I have allergies or another pre-existing condition that causes those symptoms that are not COVID-19 related? Do I still need to go home?
- A: For the protection of all employees, yes, you will be asked to go home and obtain documentation that supports your claim of allergies or other pre-existing condition that causes those symptoms. This documentation should be given to your Manager upon your return to work.
- Q: If I am sent home, can I use my available sick or vacation hours?
- A: Yes, inform your Manager that you would like to use available sick or vacation hours for your absence.
- Q: Will I be paid for my time after I clocked in even if I’m being sent home?
- A: Yes, the time spent responding to the questionnaire is considered work, and you will be paid for that time. In addition, unless we receive guidance from the government that it does not apply to this situation, we will provide reporting time pay (less the amount we pay you for time worked).
Q: If I am at home and am feeling sick, what should I do?
A: You should not report to work but, instead, call your Manager to inform him/her that you are feeling ill and will not be in. If you are experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms, you should inform your Manager and immediately contact your primary care physician to discuss your symptoms and get guidance as to what steps should be taken. You will need to obtain a doctor’s note to return to work.
Q: If I am at work and my Manager believes that I appear to be ill, can I be asked to go home?
A: Yes, your Manager will use appropriate discretion and make a determination as to whether it is best for you to go home to prevent others from becoming sick as well as to provide you an opportunity to feel better.
Q: If I have any questions regarding using sick or vacation time due to COVID-19, whom should I contact?
A: You may contact the HR Department at (619) 688-1784.
Q: If I am home due to illness and would like to keep up with COVID-19 related news, what can I do?
A: All employees are welcome to log onto JOI’s Safety Website (safety.jobop.org) where COVID-19 updates will be posted as they become available. In addition, employees are encouraged to obtain information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website. A link to the CDC website can be found on JOI’s Safety Website.
May 6, 2020: COVID-19 Important Facts, Reminders & Face Covers
April 9, 2020: Letter from CEO
April 6, 2020: COVID-19 Face Coverings
March 30, 2020: Subscribe to JOI’s Safety Website to Stay Informed
JOI’s Safety Department will continue to provide updates regarding COVID-19 as they become available. Subscribe to the Safety Website and you will automatically receive an email notification letting you know an update has been added.
Follow instructions to subscribe here: How to Subscribe to the Safety Website
March 27, 2020: California Bank & Trust - MODIFIED HOURS & PROCEDURES
Effective March 30, 2020, please be advised that California Bank & Trust is operating under modified hours and restricting all in-branch assistance to an appointment-only basis.
Modified Business Hours
Monday – Friday: Open 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Click this link for more information & appointment booking links: https://www.calbanktrust.com/campaigns/coronavirus/
March 26, 2020: JOI Umbrella Pandemic Plan Training
March 25, 2020: Keeping You Informed & Safe
March 18, 2020: Letter from CEO
March 18, 2020
To All Job Options Employees:
As CEO of Job Options, I want you to know that we are doing everything possible during these extraordinary and unprecedented times to take care of our employees and continue to provide you with the safest work environment possible. There is nothing more important than the health and safety of each and everyone of you. We will work together as a united team to ensure we get through these challenging times successfully. We are extremely proud of our employees and the professionalism you exhibit at your sites as representatives of JOI and especially in light of the current circumstances.
It is important that we all remember to do our part—both at work and at home—to consistently follow the guidelines that are outlined in the paycheck flyer distributed this week. We will continue to remind you of these important practices:
- Wash your hands throughout the day
- Use a tissue when sneezing or coughing or, if no tissue is available, sneeze or cough into the crook of your elbow
- Avoid touching your face
- Use Social Distancing – try to keep 6 feet between you and others
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day
- Get some fresh air – take a walk outside during your breaks
- Stay home if sick
While we need everyone reporting to work to continue to provide services to our customers, it is also important that you stay home if you develop any of the following symptoms of the virus—fever, cough, shortness of breath—as the goal is to reduce the spread of illness. Being diligent in following all of the above tips will help us all stay healthy. However, in the event you do become ill, please utilize your sick and vacation pay, stay home and call your doctor to determine if you need to be tested for the virus. In the event you do become ill and have exhausted your sick/vacation benefits, please contact your Project Manager. As a company, JOI is committed to supporting our employees and will institute an advancement of sick/vacation hours should an employee require it if sick.
We will get through this and rest assured we are doing everything possible to maintain the safest possible work environment. While the current situation can produce some increased anxiety, one thing we should all be grateful for in this time of rapidly increasing unemployment is that our jobs are all secure as we work under long term contracts with the Federal Government. The job you do is important and in these times we provide essential services. Be proud of what you do and also grateful for what we have. There is nothing we can’t overcome with the awesome JOI team working together.
Thank you for all you do!
Jeff Johnson
Chief Executive Officer