Are employees required to notify their supervisor when they are ill?

Employees are indeed required to notify their supervisor when they are ill. This is a critical practice to maintain food safety and public health standards in a food service environment. When employees communicate their illness, it enables management to take necessary precautions to prevent foodborne illnesses from occurring, such as ensuring that ill employees do not handle food or serve customers. This notification is particularly important for infections that could be easily transmitted through food or by contact with surfaces that food will later touch.

Failing to report illness can lead to serious repercussions, including outbreaks of foodborne diseases, which not only endanger customers but can also damage the establishment's reputation and result in legal consequences. Thus, ensuring that health protocols are followed is essential for maintaining a safe working and dining environment.