Section 1. ER 10.02 (4) is amended to read:
ER 10.02 (4) Limited term employees shall be paid only for actual hours worked except as otherwise provided in sub. (5), in the compensation plan, or for voting time pursuant to ss. 6.76 and 230.35 (4) (e), Stats., in accordance with s. ER 18.11. Section 2. ER 10.02 (5) is created to read:
ER 10.02 (5) During the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic, for any reason that is specifically related to the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic, the administrator may provide paid administrative leave to such employees in the same manner that is available to permanent and project employees. Any paid hours under this subsection will count toward total hour limits provided under s. ER 10.01. Section 3. ER 18.03 (4) (cm) is created to read:
ER 18.03 (4) (cm) During the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic, for temporary care of members of the immediate family for a limited period of time for a reason that is specifically related to the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic. Such reasons may include when the immediate family member has been exposed to a contagious disease which requires the individual’s confinement, or when the employee lacks needed child care because schools or other places of care are closed or unavailable as a result of the 2019 coronavirus pandemic. Use of sick leave for these purposes is limited to the period of time required for confinement, closure, or unavailability. An appointing authority may require documentation to justify the granting of sick leave under this subsection.
Section 4: Effective Date. This emergency rule shall take effect upon publication in the official state newspaper.
Dated this 7th day of May, 2020.
STATE OF WISCONSIN
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
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Malika S. Evanco
