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As Gov. Charlie Baker increases restrictions related to coronavirus, including on travelers who come from states with higher case rates, some employers are moving in a similar direction. UMass Memorial Health Care, the largest employer in Central Mass., is among them, requiring caregivers who travel outside of New England to either quarantine upon return or else provide a negative coronavirus test.

Should employers be able to restrict employees from traveling to coronavirus hot spots?
Yes (62%, 147 VOTES)
No (38%, 92 VOTES)
Poll Description

As Gov. Charlie Baker increases restrictions related to coronavirus, including on travelers who come from states with higher case rates, some employers are moving in a similar direction. UMass Memorial Health Care, the largest employer in Central Mass., is among them, requiring caregivers who travel outside of New England to either quarantine upon return or else provide a negative coronavirus test.

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7 Comments

  • August 11, 2020

    I voted "no" however, I would make it very unattractive to travel to a hotspot. Example: Quarantine unpaid or take PTO for 14 days.

  • August 11, 2020

    Companies should not restrict, however a little common sense from the employees go a long way.