Returning to work

What you need to know now

You must complete a self-attestation form every day you plan to be at a physical WSU location. Locations include all campuses, extension locations, and satellite offices.
A return to work guide is available from HRS to aid departments as they begin planning for the eventual return of faculty and staff to their physical workplaces.
All WSU staff and faculty must complete the Safe Return to Work training via the WSU Online Learning system, before returning to WSU physical work locations.
Departments seeking to bring employees back to on-site work locations must complete the Return to Work checklist.
Teleworking or working at an alternative work location remains the preferred work option. WSU employees who can telework without hampering essential operations should continue to do so.
Employees will be advised well in advance of when they’re expected back at their on-site workplaces as WSU facilities reopen.
Student employees should check with their supervisors before reporting to a work location and about specific precautions.

WSU:

Requires daily symptom self-attestation by WSU employees returning to physical work locations. All employees must complete the COVID-19 attestation in myWSU prior to arriving to a WSU work location. Employees include faculty, staff and temporary hourly and student hourly employees. If a student hourly employee does not have an attestation tile on their myWSU homepage, they should contact the Cougar Help Desk.
Requires face coverings be worn by all employees working at any WSU work location when in the presence of others and in public settings.
Requires completion of the Safe Return to Work training via the WSU Online Learning system before employees return to WSU work locations.
Offers alternative staffing options that departments can consider to maintain physical distancing and reduce population density within work spaces.
Encourages teleworking or working at an alternative work location as the preferred work option, if possible.