Additional Emergency Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 relief
February 28, 2022 •
Though cases are thankfully declining, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact UC employees and their ability to work. In recognition of these ongoing challenges, the university is providing up to 80 hours of 2022 Emergency Paid Sick Leave (2022 EPSL) for full-time UC employees (capped at 80 hours) and the two-week equivalent for part-time employees.
This additional allotment of EPSL is available for immediate use effective Feb. 19, 2022, through Sept. 30, 2022. Employees who took leave for a qualified reason between Jan. 1, 2022, and Feb. 18, 2022 may request 2022 EPSL retroactively.
Learn more and access eligibility requirements on UCnet
Tags: benefits, COVID-19, sick leave
If I become ill with COVID-19 during my vacation, am I covered under EPSL?
Hi Ted, our editorial team isn’t able to provide answers to coverage questions. You can find the details of the EPSL coverage on UCnet here. If you need additional guidance, please contact your HR business partner.