Effective March, 1, 2024, CDC announced their updated COVID-19 guideline. COVID-19 is now aligned with other common respiratory viral illnesses, including influenza (flu) and RSV. The Respiratory virus guidance is located at Respiratory Virus Guidance (cdc.gov).
Guidance on Leave of Absences
If an employee should have an absence of three or more days and continuous intermittent treatment, they may need to apply for a leave of absence (FMLA or PLOA). For example, an employee missed 3 days of work and then has a follow up appointment within 7 days of the first absence. For more information, please see the Leave of Absence policy.
Per the University's Leaves of Absence Policy, an employee absent more than 5 consecutive days will be placed on a medical leave of absence.
To return to work, the employee must submit a medical release from a physician to their supervisor. The release must state the date of return and any restrictions the employee may have, employees can use the Return-to-Work form. The University reserves the right to request a physical release to return to work for absences of less than (5) five days.
Access Leave of Absence Request Forms and submit to usi1leaves@usi.edu.