I hope everyone is working through the challenges we all face during this difficult time. Today there is an important update.<\/p>\n
On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act<\/strong> and the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act<\/strong> were signed into law. Both laws go into effect today<\/strong>. For more information about these COVID-19-related employment laws<\/strong>, including eligibility requirements and a benefits summary that relate to Florida Atlantic University employees click here<\/a>. Please contact FAU\u2019s Human Resources department<\/a> at 561-297-3072 or via email at gzaidman@fau.edu<\/a> if you have any questions.<\/p>\n I\u2019d also like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that our professionals at Counseling and Psychological Services<\/strong> stand ready to provide confidential help to any student<\/strong> who needs assistance. Therapists are available 24 hours a day. The number for these services is 561-297-3540<\/strong>. Faculty and staff<\/strong> may seek help\u00a0through the\u00a0Employee Assistance Program<\/strong><\/a>. This number is 1-800-865-3200<\/strong>.<\/p>\n On a lighter note, with many of you taking classes or conducting meetings via video, we have produced some FAU-related backgrounds<\/strong> for you to use. Visit this link<\/a> to download them.<\/p>\n Again, please remember, if you are feeling unwell, and especially if you are experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, seek medical attention immediately.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you receive a positive test result, all students<\/strong> must notify Student Health Services<\/strong> as soon as possible. The number is 561-297-3512<\/strong> (after hours, please select option 3). All faculty and staff<\/strong> must notify Human Resources<\/strong>. The department can be reached by calling 561-297-3076<\/strong> or by email at gzaidman@fau.edu<\/strong><\/a>. Your supervisor also should be notified.<\/p>\n And, please practice social distancing<\/strong> and regularly check our dedicated COVID-19 <\/strong>website<\/strong><\/a> for updates.<\/p>\n Best,<\/p>\n John Kelly<\/p>\n President<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I hope everyone is working through the challenges we all face during this difficult time. Today there is an important update. On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act were signed…<\/span><\/p>\n