To assist with the distribution and sharing of information during the COVID-19 pandemic, please refer to this list of communications and resources for University faculty, staff, supervisors, administrators, and HR Liaisons. This list will be updated as appropriate and necessary, as new information is made available.
We encourage all faculty and staff to regularly visit www.coronavirus.pitt.edu for all information regarding COVID-19, as well as general health and safety guidelines.
Vaccination, Health, and Safety Resources
Vaccination Resources
- Submit your proof of vaccination
- Get the COVID-19 vaccine
- Mandatory testing for those who are unvaccinated or that do not disclose their vaccination status
- Quest testing for faculty and staff
- Fall 2021 flu shot clinics
University employees are not required to disclose their vaccinations status. However, employees who fail to do so will be assumed to be unvaccinated and may be subject to certain mitigation measures, which will be implemented by health professionals on campus. Supervisors and other management should refrain from asking employees about their vaccination status as such dialogue could prompt disclosure of confidential medical information, which is protected under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990).
Health and Safety Resources
Employee Resources
Current Employees
- Interim Flexible Work Arrangements (applies to all full- and part-time staff, temporary employees, and student workers)
- Voluntary sick day bank policy and procedure
- Parking permit information (September 2021)
- In-person Form I-9 verifications and reverifications
- Register for Emergency Notification Service (ENS) alerts
- Find remote work resources from Pitt IT
- Instructional continuity resources for faculty
- Report concerns via the Pitt Concern Connection
Health and Wellness
- Schedule an appointment at the MyHealth@Work Center
- Utilize virtual visits with UPMC AnywhereCare
- Support from Life Solutions
- Health Care FSA Update (April 27, 2021)
- Dependent Care FSA Update (March 16, 2021)
- UPMC testing and information for COVID-19
- Teledentristy available through United Concordia
Child and Family Care
- Care.com partnership
- Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania partnership
- Health, food, and housing resources
- Additional child and family care resources
Policy Updates and Reminders
- Interim Flexible Work Arrangements (IFWA) Policy
- Vacation accrual cap reinstated (June 2021)
- Temporary Voluntary Sick Day Bank Policy and Procedure
- Modifying and Submitting a Timecard on Behalf of a Direct Report
- Guidance for supervisors on COVID-19 precautions, employee privacy, and sick leave
- A018 University-wide Closure and Class Cancellation
All COVID-19 Updates
Updates for all Faculty and Staff
- September 14, 2021: New Benefits Offering through Care.com
- September 2, 2021: Childcare Opportunity through the Boys and Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania
- August 20, 2021: An Update on Returning to Campus (from David N. DeJong)
- August 5, 2021: A Message from David N. DeJong on the Updated COVID-19 Guidance
- August 5, 2021: Updated COVID-19 Guidance for the Pitt Community
- July 23, 2021: Pitt’s Virus Control Program for the Fall (from Chancellor Gallagher)
- July 2, 2021: An Update on Returning to Campus for the Fall Term (from Dave DeJong)
- July 1, 2021: Pitt’s Stance on COVID-19 Vaccinations for the Fall Term (from Chancellor Gallagher)
- June 16, 2021: Are you vaccinated against COVID-19? Tell Pitt for a chance to win!
- June 16, 2021: Interim Flexible Work Arrangements (IFWA) Policy
- June 3, 2021: Vacation Accrual Cap to be Reinstated
- May 25, 2021: Return to In-Person Form I-9 Verifications Beginning June 1, 2021
- April 27, 2021: Health Care FSA Update
- March 31, 2021: Pittsburgh campus moving to Elevated Risk Posture at 9 p.m. tonight (from David DeJong)
- March 31, 2021: Pittsburgh campus moving to Elevated Risk Posture and shelter in place at 9 p.m. tonight
- March 18, 2021: Transitioning to Work on Campus (from David DeJong)
- March 18, 2021: Our Plans for Fall 2021 (from Chancellor Gallagher)
- March 16, 2021: Dependent Care FSA Update
- March 5, 2021: Pittsburgh Campus to Move to Guarded Risk Posture on March 11, 2021
- February 17, 2021: Vacation Accrual Cap Continues to be Lifted through June 30, 2021
- January 27, 2021: Spring 2021 Staff Holidays
- January 21, 2021: Testing, Vaccinations, and Revisions to the Health Check App
- December 3, 2020: Vacation Accrual Cap Continues to be Lifted
- September 21, 2020: Flu Shot Clinics - Fall 2020
- September 2, 2020: Childcare Resources
- August 10, 2020: Return to Campus Information for Staff (from David DeJong)
- July 20, 2020: Campus Arrival Details (from David DeJong)
- July 17, 2020: Resilience Framework July 17 Update (from Chancellor Gallagher)
- July 1, 2020: Update to Staff: Plans for Safe Return to Campus (from David DeJong)
- June 30, 2020: Reinventing Our Operations to Keep the Pitt Community Safe and Healthy (from Chancellor Gallagher)
- June 26, 2020: A message to faculty from Provost Ann E. Cudd
- June 8, 2020: Update on Resiliency Planning (from Chancellor Gallagher)
- June 4, 2020: Dental Coverage Premium Refund
- May 29, 2020: Planning Process Check-in (from Chancellor Gallagher)
- May 29, 2020: Parking and Transportation - Parking Regulation Enforcement Resumes
- May 12, 2020: Virtual Form I-9 Verifications
- May 1, 2020: Planning for Fall 2020 (from Chancellor Gallagher)
- April 20, 2020: Health, Food, and Housing Resources
- April 17, 2020: Voluntary Effort Reduction
- April 15, 2020: CARES Act Provisions Affecting Retirement Plans
- April 13, 2020: Vacation Accrual Cap Lifted
- April 13, 2020: Option to Terminate Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, and Mass Transit Flexible Spending Accounts
- April 10, 2020: Temporary Voluntary Sick Day Bank
- April 10, 2020: April Parking Permit Fee Update
- April 9, 2020: Temporary Voluntary Sick Day Bank Policy and Procedure
- April 2, 2020: Faculty & Staff Development Program goes digital for spring term (@Pitt)
- April 2, 2020: Making it Work While Working from Home (Pittwire)
- March 27, 2020: COVID-19 Pandemic: Virtual FSDP Workshops Open to Faculty and Staff
- March 23, 2020: Mailing Services Update: Services and Procedures
- March 22, 2020: Update to community: first confirmed COVID-19 case reported on Pittsburgh campus
- March 20, 2020: UPMC MyHealth@Work open to faculty and staff
- March 18, 2020: COVID-19 Workplace Concerns: Resources for Employees (from David DeJong)
- March 18, 2020: Additional Reductions in Pitt's Operating Status (from Chancellor Gallagher)
- March 18, 2020: Parking update for essential staff, faculty, graduate students, and postdocs
- March 14, 2020: Update to faculty and staff about the University's operational state (from Chancellor Gallagher)
- March 13, 2020: University Child Development Center closed; Yammer group created
- March 11, 2020: Update to staff about the University's operational state (from David DeJong)
- March 11, 2020: Policy updates for Sick Leave and Remote Work Arrangements
Updates for Supervisors, Administrators, and HR Partners
- August 5, 2021: A Message from David N. DeJong on the Updated COVID-19 Guidance
- August 5, 2021: Updated COVID-19 Guidance for the Pitt Community
- July 23, 2021: Pitt’s Virus Control Program for the Fall (from Chancellor Gallagher)
- July 2, 2021: An Update on Returning to Campus for the Fall Term (from Dave DeJong)
- July 1, 2021: Pitt’s Stance on COVID-19 Vaccinations for the Fall Term (from Chancellor Gallagher)
- June 16, 2021: Interim Flexible Work Arrangements (IFWA) Policy
- June 3, 2021: Vacation Accrual Cap to be Reinstated
- May 25, 2021: Return to In-Person Form I-9 Verifications Beginning June 1, 2021
- March 30, 2021: Employee Hiring Controls Update
- March 18, 2021: Transitioning to Work on Campus (from David DeJong)
- March 18, 2021: Our Plans for Fall 2021 (from Chancellor Gallagher)
- February 17, 2021: Vacation Accrual Cap Continues to be Lifted through June 30, 2021
- December 3, 2020: Vacation Accrual Cap Continues to be Lifted
- May 29, 2020: Parking and Transportation - Parking Regulation Enforcement Resumes
- May 12, 2020: Virtual Form I-9 Verifications
- April 17, 2020: Employee Hiring Controls
- April 6, 2020: Onboarding and Managing New Hires Remotely
- April 1, 2020: Administration of Time for Regular Full- and Part-Time Staff
- March 31, 2020: Administration of Staff Volunteer Service
- March 30, 2020: Providing Work Opportunities for University Employees (memo from David DeJong)
- March 27, 2020: Guidelines for Responding to Symptomatic Individuals
- March 23, 2020: Mailing Services Update: Services and Procedures
- March 20, 2020: Guidance on paying students through end of spring term
- March 20, 2020: Supervisor tips and tools for motivating and engaging remote staff
- March 18, 2020: Parking update for essential staff, faculty, graduate students, and postdocs
- March 17, 2020: Supervisors’ Guide to Managing Remote Workers
- March 16, 2020: Update on hiring, orientation, and onboarding
- March 14, 2020: Continuity and availability of facilities and programs, resource sharing (from Ann Cudd and David DeJong)
- March 13, 2020: Guidance for supervisors on COVID-19 precautions, employee privacy, and sick leave
- March 12, 2020: OHR to begin working remotely on Monday, March 16
- March 11, 2020: Policy updates for Sick Leave and Remote Work Arrangements
- Additional Resources for Managers (via Pitt Passport)
- Modifying and Submitting a Timecard on Behalf of a Direct Report
Updates from the Office of Human Resources
- June 16, 2021: Interim Flexible Work Arrangements (IFWA) Policy
- June 3, 2021: Vacation Accrual Cap to be Reinstated
- May 25, 2021: Return to In-Person Form I-9 Verifications Beginning June 1, 2021
- March 30, 2021: Employee Hiring Controls Update
- February 17, 2021: Vacation Accrual Cap Continues to be Lifted through June 30, 2021
- December 3, 2020: Vacation Accrual Cap Continues to be Lifted
- August 10, 2020: Return to Campus Information from Staff (from David DeJong)
- July 20, 2020: Campus Arrival Details (from David DeJong)
- July 6, 2020: OHR Activity Area Plan
- July 1, 2020: Update to Staff: Plans for Safe Return to Campus (from David DeJong)
- May 12, 2020: Virtual Form I-9 Verifications
- April 17, 2020: Employee Hiring Controls
- March 18, 2020: COVID-19 Workplace Concerns: Resources for Employees (from David DeJong)
- March 16, 2020: Update on hiring, orientation, and onboarding
- March 13, 2020: Guidance for supervisors on COVID-19 precautions, employee privacy, and sick leave
- March 12, 2020: OHR to begin working remotely on Monday, March 16
- March 11, 2020: Update to staff about the University's operational state (from David DeJong)
- March 11, 2020: Policy updates for Sick Leave and Remote Work Arrangements
Updates from the Chancellor
- July 23, 2021: Pitt’s Virus Control Program for the Fall
- July 1, 2021: Pitt’s Stance on COVID-19 Vaccinations for the Fall Term
- March 18, 2021: Our Plans for Fall 2021
- July 17, 2020: Resilience Framework July 17 Update
- June 30, 2020: Reinventing Our Operations to Keep the Pitt Community Safe and Healthy
- June 8, 2020: Update on Resiliency Planning
- May 29, 2020: Planning Process Check-in
- May 1, 2020: Planning for Fall 2020
- March 18, 2020: Additional Reductions in Pitt's Operating Status
- March 14, 2020: Update to faculty and staff about the University's operational state
- March 11, 2020: Pitt's actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic