TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Human Resources
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2020
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
William Schurtz
PHONE:
707.234.6600
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Cherie Johnson
PHONE:
707.234.6600
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Adoption of Temporary Policy Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic as Follows: COVID-19 Temporary Policy - Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Adopt temporary policy related to the COVID-19 Pandemic as Follows: COVID-19 Temporary Policy - Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
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SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Human Resources in charged, in part, with ensuring compliance with State and Federal law and with providing guidance and policy on implementation in order to ensure compliance and consistency.
In light of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic the Federal Government and the County have taken swift action to provide avenues for continued work in order to provide affected employees the ability to maintain some level of pay and job protections. To that end, you have before you a temporary policy as follows: COVID-19 Temporary Policy - Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). This temporary policy captures the essence of HR6201, First Families Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) signed by President Trump on March 18, 2020, and became effective April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020; this act provides job protections for eligible employees through an expansion of the Family Medical Leave Act and up to 80 hours of emergency paid sick leave.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Do not adopt and direct staff.
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
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