Employees may only utilize SPSL for time periods in which they are scheduled to work, and are not able to telework.   SPSL cannot be used to extend a temporary appointment or to receive pay during periods in which an employee is not scheduled to work.  Employees who work less than full-time will receive a prorated number of hours according to their time base. 

SPSL can be used for the following reasons when employees are unable to work on site or telework

Up to 40 hours (5 days) of SPSL can be used for the following reasons when employees are unable to work on site or telework:

1. Employee is subject to quarantine or isolation related to COVID-19, as defined by the State Department of Public Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or a local health officer who has jurisdiction over the workplace
2. Employee is advised by a health care provider to isolate or quarantine due to concerns related to COVID-19
3. Employee is attending an appointment for themselves or a family member to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or a vaccine booster (See limit on use of hours below.)
4. Employee is experiencing symptoms, or caring for a family member experiencing symptoms, related to a COVID19 vaccine or vaccine booster that prevents the employee from being able to work (See limit on use of hours below)
5. Employee is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and seeking a medical diagnosis
6. Employee is caring for a family member who is subject to a quarantine or isolation order or guideline or who has been advised to isolate or quarantine by a health care provider due to concerns related to COVID-19
7. Employee is caring for a child whose school or place of care is closed or otherwise unavailable for reasons relate to COVID-19 on the premises

Up to 40 hours (5 days) of additional SPSL can be used only for the following reason when employees are unable to work on site or telework:

        H. Employee, or a family member that is under their care, tests positive for COVID-19.

 

Vaccine or Vaccine Booster Time Limits: For each vaccination or vaccine booster, employees may use up to 3 days (24 hours) of SPSL unless the employee provides verification from a health care provider that they or their family member is continuing to experience symptoms related to a COVID-19 vaccine or vaccine booster. The 3-day (24 hour) limitation applies to each vaccine or vaccine booster and includes the time used to get the vaccine or vaccine booster.

1. Determine quarantine/isolation period OR dates absent from work for vaccine/booster or school or place of care closure:

 Please refer to the Fresno State Quarantine or Isolation Guidance for determining your period of quarantine/isolation. If you have questions, please call the COVID-19 Call Center at 559.278.0001.  

2. Submit the SPSL Request form:

After determining your quarantine/isolation period OR dates of absence from work for vaccine/booster or school or place of care closure, if you are or were unable to telework, please submit your SPSL request using this link.  

Human Resources will then reach out to you and process a Request for COVID-19 SPSL form for signatures via Adobe Sign. Human Resources will enter SPSL dates into Absence Management.

Fresno state also provides an Employee Assistance Program. Find out more on the Fresno State EAP website.

If you have any questions, please contact HR at hr@mail.fresnostate.edu, or 559-278-2032