This is in Texas. I know my state has absolutely nothing in the way of worker's rights so I'm reaching out to figure out what my options are.
I work in a hotel as front desk staff. We've had 3 coworkers get sick recently, including the one COVID positive person. The GM and another front desk staff member. Only the one has tested positive for COVID as far as I'm aware. We're incredibly short staffed and everyone works 40+ hours a week. I understand the need to fill the shifts, but I'm pretty pissed about the newfound circumstances because I live with a 90 year old man.
I'm concerned about my job security. The employee that had covid let me know after she tested negative, but neither the GM who was aware nor the employee ever bothered to say anything despite showing up to work sick.
To make matters worse, a second coworker who lives with the sick employee also kept quiet about it. I'm considering taking action, but I'm wary of backlash from both employees and management.
I guess I'm reaching out for advice on how to proceed while the incident is still recent. I only just learned on my way in tonight. She was sick earlier in the week. I put more blame on my employer for telling her to keep coming in than the employee (though the employee is still culpable) and would hope that the blame doesn't get dumped entirely on the employee because this state is a shit hole and encourages the spread of covid cases.
Thanks for your help in advance!