Relaxed/Continued COVID-19 Mask-Wearing Requirements

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Editor's Note: Choose an option below based on whether the company policy will relax mask wearing for fully vaccinated employees.

Relaxed COVID-19 Mask-Wearing Requirement

Date:

To:         All employees

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Re:         Updated guidelines for fully vaccinated employees

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends that individuals wear a mask indoors in public areas when community levels are high.

When [Company Name] work locations are not in areas identified as high community transmission, employees are not required to wear a mask while working. We will monitor updates on community transmission rates for each location and update these guidelines as necessary.   

As a reminder, while [Company Name] strongly encourages employees to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, we do not require any employee to be vaccinated.

Employees may also continue to follow masking and physical distancing protocols if they so choose, and all employees are expected to be supportive of their co-workers' choices.

Additionally, employees who are exposed to COVID-19 do not need quarantine if they remain asymptomatic; however, employees must wear a mask for ten days following the exposure and test at least five full days after exposure. If symptoms develop or a positive test is received, the employee must stay home and contact HR for more guidance.

As state and federal authorities release new health and safety guidance and requirements, [Company Name] will continue to review and update our communicable disease-related policies and procedures as warranted and inform you of any changes.

Thank you all for continuing to respect work rules and each other as we continue to move through the pandemic. Please contact your manager or HR if you have any questions. 

Continued COVID-19 Mask-Wearing Requirement

Date:

To:         All employees

From:   

Re:         Face coverings/masks

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends that individuals wear a mask indoors in public areas when community levels are high.

[Company Name] will continue to require all employees to wear a mask while working. This decision was made [insert reason here, such as "by our safety committee to preserve our low COVID-19 infection rate for the time being."]  

Current procedures such as permitting the removal of masks in personal offices or cubicles and capacity restrictions in communal areas will continue.

[Insert any additional measures for employees such as periodic testing requirements, restricted business travel, etc.].

Additionally, [Company Name]'s current testing and quarantine requirements for individuals who have been exposed to the virus or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 are still in effect for all employees. All policies and guidelines regarding COVID-19 prevention measures can be found [insert location of information].

We will periodically review this practice and keep you informed of any changes. As state and federal authorities release new health and safety guidance and requirements related to the COVID-19 pandemic, [Company Name] will continue to update our employees on our related business practices as needed. 

Thank you all for respecting work rules and each other as we continue to move through the pandemic. Please contact your manager or HR if you have any questions.