H1N1 Pandemic Flu
Teaching and Working at Ryerson
- Will I have to work if the H1N1 flu pandemic escalates?
- How can I find out about reductions or shut down of operations, including class cancellations?
- What do I do if I am sick or caring for someone who is sick, and cannot come into work or teach a class? *Updated on 11/06/2009
- Whom can I contact to discuss my sick leave, or leave to care for someone who is sick or other HR matters?
- What should I do if I think I’ve been exposed to H1N1 flu? *Updated on 11/06/2009
Will I have to work if the H1N1 flu pandemic escalates?
There is currently no immediate impact on Ryerson’s operations and activities due to the H1N1 pandemic.
The University will function normally as long as practicable and staff are expected to make all reasonable attempts to attend work if you are well.
In the event that circumstances change, information for faculty and staff will be available on this website.
We encourage you to check back regularly for updates. Depending upon the situation, the University also may post announcements on the Ryerson University homepage and/or send email alerts to you.
How can I find out about reductions or shut down of operations, including class cancellations?
Updates and any new information for the Ryerson community will be available on this website. We encourage you to check back regularly for updates. Depending upon the situation, the University also may post announcements on the Ryerson University homepage and/or send email alerts to you.
What do I do if I am sick or caring for someone who is sick, and cannot come into work or teach a class? *Updated on 11/06/2009
Stay home until you, or the person you are caring for, no longer has a fever and is feeling better.
You should report your absence or inability to teach a class in the same way as you would normally.
Sick leave and other leave provisions are contained in policies or collective agreements that are available on the Ryerson HR website.
You will receive information about any changes or special provisions regarding attendance or absence reporting during the pandemic.
We are asking students, faculty and staff who are experiencing flu-like symptoms to call their health care provider or the Ryerson Medical Centre at 416-979-5070, TeleHealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 or Toronto Health Connect at 416-338-7600.
For more information on H1N1 flu symptoms and how to take care of yourself if you get sick please visit:
Whom can I contact to discuss my sick leave, or leave to care for someone who is sick or other HR matters?
You can contact your HR consultant. A list of HR Consultants and their contact information, by Faculty/Department, can be found on the Ryerson HR website.
What should I do if I think I’ve been exposed to H1N1 flu? *Updated on 11/06/2009
Faculty, instructors and employees should attend work as long as they are well and showing no symptoms.
Anyone showing flu-like symptoms should go home immediately.
We are asking students, faculty and staff who are experiencing flu-like symptoms to call their health care provider or the Ryerson Medical Centre at 416-979-5070, TeleHealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 or Toronto Health Connect at 416-338-7600.
For more information on H1N1 flu symptoms and how to take care of yourself if you get sick please visit:
- Wash or sanitize your hands frequently. There are hand sanitizers for everyone to use at the entrance to washrooms and main entrances of buildings
- Cough or sneeze into a tissue or sleeve – not your hands
- Avoid touching your eyes and nose
- Stay home and avoid crowds if you are sick, unless you need to or have been directed to seek medical care.
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