But can an employee work with shingles? Technically, yes. The symptoms and signs generally aren't serious enough to stop the average office worker, if they grit their teeth and ignore the rash. However, shingles can transmit chickenpox.

Can an employee work with shingles?

If an employee is exposed to shingles and is immune to chickenpox, he/she does not need to alter any activities and can continue to work. Exposed employees who are considered not immune will not be allowed to be at work from day 8 through to day 21 after exposure.

Are there any restrictions with shingles?

Patients with shingles can perform activities as tolerated. Most are capable of self-restricting their activities on the basis of any limitations that may be imposed by pain; additional advice from physicians is rarely, if ever, necessary.