In a recent update to SYS 1200-Interim 02, COVID-19 Leave Policy, up to 272 hours of COVID-19 leave (prorated by % FTE) may be made available to employees who cannot perform their assigned duties due to the COVID-19 pandemic for the period of March 16, 2020 (3/16/20) through May 1, 2020 (5/1/20). This emergency policy implements leave provisions and workplace flexibility options to prioritize the health and safety of the UW System community and provide additional leave for certain UW System employees to be used during the COVID-19 pandemic if employees cannot work. This leave category expires on May 1, 2020 (5/1/2020).
Reporting COVID-19 Leave
Biweekly employees will record COVID-19 leave on their timesheet in the MY UW Portal in the same manner as other eligible leave types. A new Time Reporting Code of EMRGY – COVID Emergency Leave will be available to select under the Time/Absence Code Field. Employees should indicate the reason for COVID-19 Leave (illness, unable to work remotely, childcare, etc.) in the Comments field on the timesheet. Please see the Tipsheet for additional details.
Monthly employees will record COVID-19 leave by utilizing the March COVID-19 Leave Report and/or the April COVID-19 Leave Report. The COVID-19 Leave Reports shoud be completed and sent via email to supervisor for approval (cc:payrollandbenefits@uwgb.edu) The payroll and benefits team will process once all approvals have been received.
Please see the updated COVID-19 Leave & FMLA Expansion – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for information about eligibility, reporting requirements, and other details.