Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will I have to get a COVID-19 vaccine to continue working for the State?
A: With some exemptions, yes. On August 10 Governor Brown announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for state employees. You can read more about the mandate here.
Q: Are masks required in state offices?
A: Yes. All state offices will require employees and visitors to wear masks at all time until further notice. This goes for everyone, regardless of vaccination status. However this does not apply to the Legislature or offices of statewide elected officials such as the Department of Justice.
Q: Are people going to get hazard pay?
A: Yes. See the latest contract update at Seiu503.org/IAmEssential for details.
Q: How do I appeal a Telework denial?
A: You can use this form (needs to be downloaded) to file an appeal with the Labor Relations Unit or call our Member Assistance Center at 1-844-503-SEIU (7348) for help filing an appeal.
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Additional Resources#
- State agency employees should click here for updates from their employers.
- 211 is the go-to public phone number to get information about Novel Coronavirus and referrals to programs for food, shelter, health care and more. CALL 211 or 1-866-698-6155; TEXT your zip code to 898211 (TXT211); EMAIL help@211info.org.
- State workers have access to free crisis counseling through cascade centers employees assistance centers. Call: 800-433-2320 -Text: 503-850-7721 – Email: info@cascadecenters.com.
- Visit the Oregon Health Authority’s COVID-19 website for weekly public updates about how many people are being monitored in Oregon, as well as sharing updates about how Oregon families can help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
- Governor Kate Brown is posting updated news and resources, including the latest information on school and business closures, on her official website.
- Ten Steps for preventing Coronavirus: in English and Spanish
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Regarding the Coronavirus and xenophobia — read this article in TIME magazine, and this one from the Los Angeles Times.