FAQ
Where can I get reliable information on COVID-19? Please resist the urge to believe everything you read and hear … visit https://www.cdc.gov for credible information on ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and up to the minute updates.
What happens if I don’t feel good, but I am out of sick time? Do not come to work if you are not feeling well. During this incident, once you are out of sick leave, you may use any type of leave you have. You will not be disciplined for absences related to this incident. Please consider a virtual visit with a medical doctor which is available through our health benefits. For more information log in to your www.myuhc.com account. Once logged in simply click on the “Connect With A Doctor Online” icon and begin your virtual experience. In any event, if you are ill please stay home until you are fever-free for at least 24 hours – or it is safe to return pursuant to the guidance of the CDC or your medical provider.
Will I get in trouble if I call off because I am sick? If you are sick, stay home. If you need to care for a family member or are being quarantined, please do so without fear of discipline.
What happens if my child’s school and/or day care closes? Do not bring your children to work. However, you can use any type of leave to cover the absence. Work with your supervisor to see if telework or flex time is possible.
Will I get paid if the office closes due to the impact of the COVID-19 virus? Yes, payroll will process as normal.
Can I work from home to avoid coming into the office? Can I work from home to avoid coming into the office? Each agency determines how they will proceed post pandemic; it is important for you to check with your supervisor to see if there are any options, including if you can occasionally work remotely, now that COVID restrictions have been lifted.
What happens if I come to work and I start to feel sick? Please let your supervisor know immediately and go home. Your work area will be disinfected so everyone is safe.
How long will the impact of COVID-19 virus last? We don’t know the answer to that. Right now, the goal is to prevent the spread of the virus. Be assured the situation is being closely monitored.
If the office closes how will I be notified? If your agency closes you will be notified through the Everbridge system. Please log in to https://member.everbridge.net/892807736722990/login and make sure your contact information is up to date.
How can I help? Don’t panic. Practice social distancing. Stay home if you don’t feel well. Work with your supervisor to determine what needs to happen in the event of an office closure so we can continue to provide programs and services to our residents.
Updates will be communicated as they become available. Wash your hands … often! Thank you for your efforts in preventing the spread of this very persistent virus.
Agency Links
Board of Commissioners
Board of Commissioners’ offices are open. However, for the safety and well-being of all interested parties, the commissioners continue to encourage doing business with the county online, when possible.
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
The Franklin County Commissioners are returning to in-person meetings, which are open to the public. For the safety and well-being of all interested parties during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, county administration is encouraging people to participate in General and Briefing Sessions online, whenever possible. Presenters will also be encouraged to present virtually, at this time.
To be added to the Clerk’s distribution of public announcements or questions regarding briefing and presenting resolutions to the Commissioners please contact Dean Hindenlang, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners at [email protected]
COTA
For the most up-to-date COTA information click this link or visit: https://www.cota.com/coronavirus/
County Administration
Franklin County Board of Commissioners Administration
Kenneth Wilson, County Administrator - Email: [email protected]
Erik Janas, Deputy County Administrator – Email: [email protected]
Kris Long, Deputy County Administrator – Email: [email protected]
Joy Bivens, Deputy County Administrator – Email: [email protected]
Data Center
The Franklin County Data Center remains committed to providing quality technology solutions for Franklin County employees. In addition to normal support, Data Center continues to work to provide options for telework.
Data Center Service Help Desk: [email protected] or call (614) 525-3282
Data Center Remote Work Help: https://remotework.franklincountyohio.gov/
Data Center Business Relationship Management Help Desk:
[email protected] or call (614) 525-6798
Emergency Management & Homeland Security
This agency coordinates and prepares for all-hazards disaster planning, education, warning, response, and recovery efforts in order to prepare and protect the citizens of Franklin County before, during, and after natural and man-made disasters. For continued updates, please visit their website https://fcemhs.org/
Human Resources
Human Resources will continue to provide operational support to Franklin County Board of Commissioners’ and other designated agencies with a variety of employment services, training and assistance. For specific information or HR forms please visit their website.
Union Representative Contact Information
AFSCME - Eric Boyd: [email protected]
AFSCME - Roberta Skok: [email protected]
OCSEA - Mike Duco: [email protected]
Teamsters - Michael Moses: [email protected]
Human Resources/Benefits & Wellness
The health and wellbeing of all cooperative members remains the priority of the Benefits & Wellness Office and Board of Commissioners during these unprecedented times.
To ensure you are getting the most up-to-date communications from the Benefits & Wellness Office continue to access information at BeWell.franklincountyohio.gov.
If you have not done so already, we encourage you to create an account on the wellness web portal at fccThriveOn.com
Please take advantage of the on-line options available when possible to manage your benefits. For example, to report a life event (marriage, birth, death, loss of coverage, etc.) or to manage flexible spending account (FSA) activity, visit fccbenefits.com
To submit verification documentation, consider scanning and sending documents to the [email protected] mailbox.
For virtual doctor visits that require no co-pay to seek treatment, please visit www.myuhc.com. Once logged in to your account click on the “Connect With A Doctor Online” icon and the virtual experience will begin.
COVID-19 anxiety and stress relief is available through our EAP program that can be obtained virtually as well at www.liveandworkwell.com access code EAP; or via phone at 1.800.354.3950.
Public Affairs
Tyler Lowry, Director
[email protected]
Jodi Andes, Public Information Officer
[email protected]
Robin Ross, Public Information Officer
[email protected]
Media
Please take the time to listen to our Administrator Ken Wilson and President O'Grady.