Report COVID-19 illness symptoms, exposure or positive test result
Report symptoms, exposure or positive test for COVID-19 through a secure, online form.
COVID-19 Case notification form
Metro vaccination requirement policy
Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 8, Metro has implemented a vaccination requirement for employees, paid and unpaid interns and volunteers.
View Metro's COVID-19 vaccine policy and related resources
Updated Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Metro is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and community. The following is information for Metro employees on current COVID-19 safety policies, guidance and worksite information. To protect employees and vulnerable communities we follow the advice of federal and local health agencies and may at times expand precautions.
Face mask requirements
Notice: Multnomah County announced May 11, 2022 that due to an increse in COVID-19 cases and related hospitalizations, the use of face masks while indoors is strongly recommended.
At Metro, Department Directors may require employees to wear face masks in some work siturations, including:
- When employees may be in close proximity with one another indoors for periods of time longer than 15 minutes, such as meetings, certain workspaces and break rooms.
- On client request for certain shows and events at visitor venues and zoo.
Masks may also be required when directed by the COVID-19 case notification team after a positive test or exposure.
Reporting to work: stay home if you are sick
Follow public health guidance on caring for yourself and protecting others from the virus. For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 symptoms, how to prevent the spread and what to do if you've been exposed, visit the Oregon Health Authority website.
Find COVID-19 test locations and resources with the Oregon COVID-19 test locator.
Notifying your Metro worksite of a known or suspected case, exposure to, or symptoms of COVID-19
All Metro employees can support a safe workplace and public health in our communities by reporting suspected or known diagnosis or test, exposure to COVID-19, or symptoms of their illness to their supervisor or the COVID-19 safety team. Employees who have received a COVID-19 vaccine must also continue to follow this policy.
Report symptoms, exposure or positive test for COVID-19 through a secure, online form.
COVID-19 Case notification form
Questions or to report an exposure, suspected or positive case of COVID-19 email [email protected] or call 503-349-5053.
COVID-19 paid emergency leave available
Up to 80 hours of paid leave is available for all employees to use for any COVID-19 absence including:
- Post vaccination recovery
- Your own COVID-19 illness or to care for another
- School or caregiver closure
- Event or shift cancellation
- Any exposure or suspected case quarantine.
Review the policy for COVID-19 emergency leave:
This leave option can be applied retroactive for qualifying absences to Aug. 1, 2021 and expires July 31, 2022. If you need this leave option, please contact your supervisor or email [email protected] or call 503-797-1570.
How to report safety concerns
Knowing who and how to report your concerns is a fundamental part of creating and maintaining a healthy and safe workplace. Here are resources to reporting concerns:
If union represented, reach out to a steward, business representative or member leader.
COVID-19 employee policies, procedures and guidance
As each facility and worksite implements these policies, employees will be asked to confirm that they have received and reviewed them. Metro contractors and vendors will also have some requirements under these new policies. When determining how Metro contractors and vendors should follow these policies, consult with the Office of Metro Attorney.
View all Metro employee policies
Metro continues to follow OSHA COVID-19 safety guidance for workplaces:
COVID-19 Interim workplace guidance from Oregon OSHA
Public engagement resources for staff during COVID-19
Protecting the health and safety of Metro staff and the communities we engage under COVID-19 conditions is Metro’s top priority.
Learn more about public engagement resources for Metro staff