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COVID-19 Employee Guide
UB continues to adjust our workplace to protect our community during this fast-changing and unpredictable pandemic. UB employees are advised to stay informed of the university’s most recent COVID-19 protocols.
For more information or help with employee COVID-19 concerns, please contact:
UB Human Resources
716-645-7777
ub-hr@buffalo.edu
2023-2024 Academic Year Health and Safety Guidelines
Updated 10/6/2023
The University at Buffalo continues to offer a full schedule of in-person classes and a vibrant campus experience.
UB’s guidelines are based on the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the New York State Department of Health and SUNY. All members of the UB community are urged to familiarize themselves with UB’s guidelines and to stay informed of any changes.
As always, the health and safety of the UB community remains paramount. The university may adjust its health guidelines, as needed, based on new scientific evidence and the course of the pandemic.
| Form | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Proof of Vaccination or Booster for Employees | Employees can submit proof of vaccination or booster to Human Resources. By submitting this proof, you will be exempt from mandatory weekly surveillance testing. | COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination and Booster for Employees |
| Acknowledgment of Workplace Health and Safety Provisions | All employees are expected to submit this form acknowledging their obligation to follow updated COVID-19 return-to-work guidance from SUNY and the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER). | Acknowledgment of Workplace Health and Safety Provisions for Employees (UBITName login required) |
| Flexible Work Program Application | Faculty and staff may use this form to request flexible work such as a compressed work week, flexible start and end times and telecommuting. Applications may be submitted at any time; there is no specified application period. | Flexible Work Program Application |