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If your ability to work either remotely or on-site is affected by COVID-19, you may qualify to use EPL. EPL may only be used for the period of time you are unable to perform work during the following situations: 1. You have been diagnosed with COVID-19 either through a test, or by a medical professional without a test 2. Because you have been told you must isolate or are quarantined by a health care provider due to exposure to COVID-19 3. Because you are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms as determined by the CDC guidelines. For illnesses that do not fall under the CDC guidelines for COVID-19 symptoms, employees must use their accrued PTO/Sick leave. 4. Because you are caring for an individual in your household who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 either through a test, or by a medical professional without a test An employee eligible for federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave must use those hours prior to using the City Pandemic Leave hours; or if the Paid Sick Leave does not cover an employee’s full wages due to the federal daily maximum, then the employee may use this leave concurrently. You may not use Emergency Pandemic Leave to care for a healthy child because their school or child care was closed due to COVID-19. However, the Federal government has passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) which requires that the City provide employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. An employee may be eligible for one or both of these leaves depending upon their circumstance. Please reach out to Human Resources directly if you are unable to work because you are caring for a child under age 18 due to the closure of their school or child care for COVID-19 related reasons. The city wants to avoid overwhelming the healthcare system by asking for doctor notes. However, medical documentation may be required to verify use of leaves, if FMLA is being utilized or to provide a letter indicating an employee is cleared to return to work. Eligible Employees If you are a benefit-eligible employee with the City of Roseville you are eligible for Emergency Pandemic Leave. If you have been furloughed or laid off during this time period, you are no longer eligible for this leave, and it will end at the time of your furlough or lay-off. Procedures Employees must request approval from their supervisor in the same way the employee would normally request to use any leave. Requests can be made following your existing department procedures using the attached form. Employees must track their time on the timesheet separately for Emergency Pandemic Leave. Department Heads are responsible for notifying Human Resources of employees who are requesting Emergency Pandemic Leave. 2