Proposed Suspension of Sick Leave Policy for DFMS Employees
Resolution text
Resolved, That the Executive Council approves suspension of the DFMS sick leave policy as follows: For the period of March 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, the DFMS policy of allowing up to 12 days of paid sick leave, and then requiring those employees to use vacation time is hereby suspended for employees who (1) have tested positive for the corona virus or COVID-19, or (2) asked or required to self-isolate or quarantine for 14 days due to their exposure to, or showing symptoms of, COVID-19, or (3) are required to self-isolate as a result of living with a sick family member; and be it further
Resolved, That the suspension of this policy may be extended for good cause by the Chief Operating Officer upon the advice and consent of the Executive Committee of the Executive Council.
Explanation
The DFMS seeks to provide an incentive for its employees to stay home if they are at risk for carrying, or exposing others in the workplace to, COVID-19.
The guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control include the recommendation that employers exercise flexibility in the application of their sick leave policies.