It didn’t seem possible, but educators have been asked to do even more for students since the outbreak of the coronavirus. These resources, vetted by NEA’s Office of General Counsel, will help you take care of yourself and your family while you do the work you love.
Ask Alice
NEA General Counsel Alice O'Brien on educators' employment rights and protections during COVID-19.
COVID-19 and Workers Compensation
Learn about your rights and remedies if you contract COVID-19 at work.
FAQ: Paid Leave and Unemployment Rights
We answer questions submitted during NEA’s webinar on Members’ Paid Leave and Unemployment Rights.
More Resources
Paraeducator and Other Education Support Professional Rights: In-Person Instruction and Other Student Supports
This guidance provides information about safety practices as well as your rights to accommodation and leave under federal law.
COVID-19 and Educator Workload
Guidance on bargaining and other forms of engagement to address the workload crisis among educators in the United States.
FAQ: Educator Rights to Leave Under Federal Law
Learn how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) impacts your right to take sick leave.
Educator Rights to Accommodations
Learn how COVID-19 impacts your right to accommodations under the ADA.
Educator Rights and Benefits Amid Schools Closings: FAQ
What are educators’ legal rights and remedies? We have some answers.
Additional Resources
Don't see what you're looking for here? Browse our entire library of COVID-19–related resources.
Latest Updates
NEA: Educators Should Receive Priority Access to COVID Vaccine
We have an opportunity to return to an in-person education where every student can thrive, said NEA President Becky Pringle, but only if vaccination distribution is equitable and education campaigns are transparent.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Answers Educator Questions About COVID-19
NEA and AFT host a virtual “fireside chat” with the nation's leading infectious-disease expert.
Let’s Reopen Schools — But Safely, Say Educators
Without adequate funding and the political will from lawmakers, safety measures won’t be met and lives will be put at risk.
'An Important Time for Transparency and Understanding'
Public health experts answer questions from NEA members on the safety, efficacy and the equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Returning Safely to In-Person Instruction: What Educators Need to Know
As debate over reopening schools intensifies, NEA recently took questions from its members to address the unprecedented challenges facing educators and students.
Biden Pledges Critical Investments in Public Education to Combat COVID-19 Crisis
The American Rescue Plan will accelerate the vaccination effort, provide economic relief, and support students and educators in K-12 public schools and higher education.
Join the Community of Educators Navigating COVID-19 Together
Join our Facebook group to connect with NEA members in your states and locals to seek and share important information about how COVID-19 is affecting your communities and what’s being done to support your students and one another.
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