Benefits and Care Resources

• Updates have been made to CMU benefit plans in response to COVID-19.
• Faculty and staff members who participate in CMU's pharmacy benefit can receive up to eight COVID-19 at home test kits (one test per package) per 30 consecutive days.
• The Care Resources for Staff and Faculty guide compiles key resources and contacts related to health and well-being and child and family care. 
• CMU faculty, staff and graduate students can receive personalized support and guidance from the university's Family Care Concierge Service. 
• The Care@Work program provides subsidized backup care for dependents of faculty, staff and graduate students, and enables users to find household help, establish a learning pod or set up a nanny share. 

Accommodations and Time Away from Work

• The university will provide a reasonable accommodation to eligible faculty and staff who require workplace accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job.
• The university has authorized temporary exceptions to the Paid Time Off Policy including COVID-19 Time Off, Emergency Time Off, Use of Unearned PTO and PTO Rollover Exceptions.
• As always, for illnesses that exceed seven calendar days, please contact the Leaves Department.

COVID-19 Vaccine Exemptions

Consistent with federal and state law, Carnegie Mellon will consider medical or religious exemptions to any vaccine requirement for faculty and staff. Those who are granted a vaccination exemption must comply with all applicable COVID-19 mitigation requirements.

• Vaccination Exemption Forms
• Booster Exemption Forms

U.S. Staff Hiring Guidance

Effective March 26, 2020, Carnegie Mellon University implemented a hiring pause that limits staff hiring and fixed-term extensions to those positions deemed mission critical. 

• Staff Hiring Pause Approvals — updated 9/16/21
• Staff Hiring Justification Form [pdf]
• Virtual Interviewing Guidance [pdf]
• Manage Zoom Interviews

Flexible Working Arrangements

• Workplace Flexibility for Staff
• Supervisors: Managing Your Team's Flexible Working Arrangements
• Working Norms for a Hybrid Workforce
• Support Resources
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Computing Services Tech Resources

Helpful Links

• COVID-19 Updates — Information and resources for the CMU community
• Silicon Valley COVID-19 Regulations
• Qatar Covid-19 Information
• HR Business Partners
• Employee Assistance Program