Can "excluded" employees return to work as soon as they feel better?

"Excluded" employees, which typically refers to those who have been removed from work due to illness or potential contagion, cannot return to work as soon as they feel better because this poses a risk to both their coworkers and the food safety environment. The goal of exclusion policies is to ensure that employees only return when they are no longer contagious and fully recovered.

This policy helps to prevent the spread of illness in food establishments, which is crucial for maintaining public health standards. Specific criteria or protocols often determine when an excluded employee can safely return, such as the resolution of symptoms or a certain period of being symptom-free, thus safeguarding the health of staff and customers alike.