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2. EXCEPTIONS TO THE MARICOPA COUNTY EMPLOYEE LEAVE (HR2415) AND TELEWORKING (HR2409) POLICIES TO ADDRESS THE COVID-19 VIRUS To address the impact of COVID-19 during this worldwide pandemic, and under the advice of the Maricopa County Public Health Department, approve the following exceptions to the Maricopa County Employee Leave (HR2415) and Teleworking (HR2409) Policies: • Authorize up to 10 days of Emergency Leave with Pay for employees who test positive for COVID-19 or who have COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, upper respiratory distress, shortness of breath). • Allow employees to use their Sick Leave to care for their dependent children while schools are closed due to COVID-19. • Employees who are authorized to telework by their Appointing Authority may do so and watch their dependent children at the same time. • Allow employees who have exhausted their Vacation Time and Sick Leave to borrow up to 80 hours of paid leave from their future accruals to care for their dependent children. • Custodial parents, custodial stepparents, and custodial grandparents raising minor children or anyone having primary caregiver responsibilities for children or dependent disabled adults are eligible for the teleworking and paid leave options above. • Employees exhibiting symptoms that mirror those of COVID-19, (fever, cough, upper respiratory distress, shortness of breath) are required to stay home until 72 hours after symptoms clear. Employees who wish to use any of these options must work with their supervisor to follow proper call-out procedures and to ensure coverage is maintained. These exceptions will be in effect for 60 days. (C-31-20-044-6-00)