How do I access the mandatory health and safety training?
Faculty and professional staff training is available in Career Pathway:
- In DrexelOne, under the Employee tab, click on the Career Pathway link under the “My Career” header.
- On the Career Pathway Welcome page, scroll down to the “Your Transcript” channel and choose “Launch” next to the "Returning to Campus Safely – Drexel’s Response to Coronavirus" course title.
- Click the “Play” symbol.
- Navigate through the course; you must view the course in its entirety and commit to and take the Dragon Pledge within the training to get credit for completion.
- Please ensure that you are not using Edge as your browser to access the training.
For per diem, casual or temporary staff members, and non-employee associates, the training is in Blackboard Learn:
Instructions for Direct Access to Blackboard Learn:
- Go to the Drexel Learn sign-in page at: learn.drexel.edu. If you have official Drexel credentials that you use to log in to DrexelOne, choose "Sign In with Drexel Connect."
- If you do not have a Drexel account, but have been granted access to Learn, choose "I Don’t Have a Drexel Account" and log in with the credentials you were provided.
- Once you have logged in, click on “Courses” and then the COVID-19 training course will be assigned to you.
Instructions for Access to Blackboard Learn via DrexelOne:
- When you log into one.drexel.edu, select the Academics tab to see a list of your courses (faculty can see their courses under the Faculty tab). Click on the course name to access it in Drexel Learn. Note that you will only see official Banner courses via this page.
- Once you have logged in, click on “Courses” and then the COVID-19 training course will be assigned to you.
How will I be paid if I am showing symptoms or am diagnosed with COVID-19?
If the professional staff member is able and approved to work remotely, they will not be required to use their leave time. Members of a collective bargaining unit should refer to their union contract.
If the professional staff member is unable to work remotely, is expected to work on campus, or is experiencing symptoms and are unable to work as a result, they are required to use their sick leave. If they do not have enough sick leave accrued, the professional staff member will be permitted to utilize future sick leave accruals to ensure that there is no disruption in pay. Members of a collective bargaining unit should refer to their union contract.
Absences that span more than three days may be covered under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the Non-FMLA Medical Leave of Absence. Faculty and professional staff members are encouraged to contact our Leave of Absence Administrator, Lincoln Financial Group. You may file for a leave of absence by phone at 1.888.992.0549 or online by logging in to DrexelOne and selecting “Leave of Absence” in the Benefits Administration section under the “Employee” tab.
What if my family member is showing symptoms or is diagnosed with COVID-19?
Faculty and professional staff members who are off work to care for a family member should use available sick time during their absence. Qualifying family members are outlined in the Sick Leave Policy.
Absences that span more than three days may be covered under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the Non-FMLA Medical Leave of Absence. Faculty and professional staff members are encouraged to contact our Leave of Absence Administrator, Lincoln Financial Group. You may file for a leave of absence by phone at 1.888.992.0549 or online by logging in to DrexelOne and selecting “Leave of Absence” in the Benefits Administration section under the “Employee” tab.
Can I ask my faculty/professional staff member if they have COVID-19?
You are permitted to ask faculty/professional staff members how they are feeling in general, but you are not permitted to ask about a specific illness.
Can I communicate with faculty/professional staff members if a co-worker has tested positive for COVID-19?
No. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) restricts employers from sharing personal health information of an employee. Any faculty/professional staff members who have been exposed to or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 are required to email covid19health@drexel.edu and provide their name and a phone number to be contacted by a Drexel representative. A physician will review and evaluate the responses to covid19health@drexel.edu and communicate with the impacted department accordingly.
How do I resume commonly used services, such as water delivery and document management and shredding, which were previously suspended?
Please contact the appropriate supplier representative to restore any services that were suspended following departure from campus. Please see Procurement Services' COVID-19 Resources page for contact information for the most commonly used suppliers and other pertinent information. Contact information for many Drexel suppliers can also be found on the Supplier Information Dashboard in Smart Source.
What if my child’s daycare provider or school has closed as a result of COVID-19?
If the professional staff member is able and approved to work remotely, they will not be required to use their leave time. Members of a collective bargaining unit should refer to their union contract.
If the professional staff member is unable to work remotely, but there is work available, they will be paid via their vacation leave. Members of a collective bargaining unit should refer to their union contract.
I am currently working remotely, and I do not live in Philadelphia. How does this impact the City Wage Tax that is deducted from my paycheck?
The wages of faculty and professional staff who are working remotely outside of the City of Philadelphia are not applicable to City Wage Tax during this period of remote work. Effective April 1, 2020, the Philadelphia Non-Resident Wage Tax will be turned off for the applicable employee population. For New Jersey residents who currently elect to waive the New Jersey State Tax, the NJ tax will be deducted during this time period. Once Drexel returns to normal operations, the Philadelphia Non-Resident Wage Tax and the New Jersey State Tax will be restored to their current status.
Once you are scheduled to return to work within the City of Philadelphia, regardless of the frequency (for example, if you are working a flexible schedule with some telework), City Wage Tax will be reinstated. The Payroll Office is working to create a process that will allow individuals to record the time worked outside of the city on a per-pay basis, instead of waiting until yearend to file a petition for the credit.
Full-time remote work outside of the City of Philadelphia will continue to be exempt from City Wage Tax.
How are non-benefit eligible employees paid if they cannot work because they have traveled to a country with a CDC Level 3 risk designation, have otherwise been exposed to COVID-19, have related symptoms, or their job duties do not permit them to work from home?
Pursuant to the Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces, Philadelphia Sick Leave Ordinance, these individuals may be eligible to receive up to 40 hours of sick leave. Any additional time off will be unpaid. Members of a collective bargaining unit should refer to their union contract.
May I take Drexel equipment home to assist with telecommuting during this period?
You will need to seek approval from your manager in order to take Drexel equipment off campus. Please understand that you are responsible for returning the equipment upon your return to work.
My job does not accommodate remote work -- how will I be compensated, and what resources are available to me while I am not permitted on campus?
Benefit-eligible professional staff: Use sick time to record unworked hours. All hours worked must be submitted and approved in accordance with the applicable Payroll Schedules.
Non-benefit eligible faculty and professional staff (casual faculty, co-ops, temporary, per diem, causal and student employees): Will not be paid unless they are able to work remotely and are submitting hours. All hours worked must be submitted and approved in accordance with the applicable Payroll Schedules. Temporary, Per Diem and Casual employees may be eligible to receive up to 40 hours of sick leave in accordance with the Philadelphia Sick Leave Ordinance. Any additional time off will be unpaid.
Pennsylvania workers affected by COVID-19 closures or reduced hours may be eligible for Unemployment Benefits. Please review the Pennsylvania Pressroom site for more information. If you have questions related to specific circumstances in your work environment and/or the resources available to you, contact your HR Business Partner.
I am a temporary employee, required to work on campus. How will I be paid during the closure of campus to the public?
All temporary employees will be paid their regular rate of pay while working remotely and on campus.