Excluding emergency responders
To all, the answer to Q&A 57 gives guidance on who is an emergency responder.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions
It seems like an exclusion would be subject to negotiation with the union representing the emergency responders. It hasn't been ordered as a carve out by the law, but is optional. Has anyone excluded? Did this come up with your union?
Nicholas Spiropoulos | Matanuska-Susitna Borough Attorney | (907) 861-8677
Speaking of, what are you all hearing about cities exercising the "exclusion" of first responders from the new paid time off law? Do we have any sense of how many cities are doing that, and are they getting bad PR as a result?
I realize it would be anecdotal but I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks,
Kevin D. Pagan
City Attorney
City of McAllen, Texas
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To: disasterrelief@lists.imla.org
Subject: [Disasterrelief] Excluding emergency responders
To all, the answer to Q&A 57 gives guidance on who is an emergency responder.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions
It seems like an exclusion would be subject to negotiation with the union representing the emergency responders. It hasn't been ordered as a carve out by the law, but is optional. Has anyone excluded? Did this come up with your union?
Nicholas Spiropoulos | Matanuska-Susitna Borough Attorney | (907) 861-8677
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My city did exclude first responders for FFCRA purposes; however, we adopted a nearly identical policy for them. The difference is that any paid leave for a childcare/school closure is not automatic, but instead, is granted dependent on staffing levels and with chief approval. Our police and fire departments are small as is and are currently short-staffed, so we didn't want to risk a lot of employees all being out at the same time when healthy. We are not a union state, but do have (thankfully!) high morale in both departments, and we wanted to make sure they felt like they were being cared for while limiting the staffing concerns as best we could. (Obviously the risk is still there in case of actual illness.)
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Speaking of, what are you all hearing about cities exercising the "exclusion" of first responders from the new paid time off law? Do we have any sense of how many cities are doing that, and are they getting bad PR as a result?
I realize it would be anecdotal but I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks,
Kevin D. Pagan
City Attorney
City of McAllen, Texas
From: Disasterrelief <disasterrelief-bounces@lists.imla.orgmailto:disasterrelief-bounces@lists.imla.org> On Behalf Of Nicholas Spiropoulos
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 12:37 PM
To: disasterrelief@lists.imla.orgmailto:disasterrelief@lists.imla.org
Subject: [Disasterrelief] Excluding emergency responders
To all, the answer to Q&A 57 gives guidance on who is an emergency responder.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions
It seems like an exclusion would be subject to negotiation with the union representing the emergency responders. It hasn't been ordered as a carve out by the law, but is optional. Has anyone excluded? Did this come up with your union?
Nicholas Spiropoulos | Matanuska-Susitna Borough Attorney | (907) 861-8677
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Kristen,
Our city is doing something similar but we don't have a written policy yet awaiting input from our police and fire chiefs. Does your city have a written policy you'd be willing to share? Thank you.
Amy Beckman Fields
City Attorney
North Little Rock City Attorney's Office
116 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 975-3755
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Subject: Re: [Disasterrelief] Excluding emergency responders
My city did exclude first responders for FFCRA purposes; however, we adopted a nearly identical policy for them. The difference is that any paid leave for a childcare/school closure is not automatic, but instead, is granted dependent on staffing levels and with chief approval. Our police and fire departments are small as is and are currently short-staffed, so we didn't want to risk a lot of employees all being out at the same time when healthy. We are not a union state, but do have (thankfully!) high morale in both departments, and we wanted to make sure they felt like they were being cared for while limiting the staffing concerns as best we could. (Obviously the risk is still there in case of actual illness.)
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Kristen Corn
City Attorney | City of Brentwood
Main: 615-371-0060
5211 Maryland Way | Brentwood, TN 37027
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Speaking of, what are you all hearing about cities exercising the "exclusion" of first responders from the new paid time off law? Do we have any sense of how many cities are doing that, and are they getting bad PR as a result?
I realize it would be anecdotal but I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks,
Kevin D. Pagan
City Attorney
City of McAllen, Texas
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Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 12:37 PM
To: disasterrelief@lists.imla.orgmailto:disasterrelief@lists.imla.org
Subject: [Disasterrelief] Excluding emergency responders
To all, the answer to Q&A 57 gives guidance on who is an emergency responder.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questionshttps://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions
It seems like an exclusion would be subject to negotiation with the union representing the emergency responders. It hasn't been ordered as a carve out by the law, but is optional. Has anyone excluded? Did this come up with your union?
Nicholas Spiropoulos | Matanuska-Susitna Borough Attorney | (907) 861-8677
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Yes, I’d like to see the policy if you have it, as well. This seems like a good “middle” approach.
Kevin D. Pagan
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City of McAllen, Texas
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Subject: RE: Excluding emergency responders
Kristen,
Our city is doing something similar but we don’t have a written policy yet awaiting input from our police and fire chiefs. Does your city have a written policy you’d be willing to share? Thank you.
Amy Beckman Fields
City Attorney
North Little Rock City Attorney’s Office
116 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 975-3755
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Subject: Re: [Disasterrelief] Excluding emergency responders
My city did exclude first responders for FFCRA purposes; however, we adopted a nearly identical policy for them. The difference is that any paid leave for a childcare/school closure is not automatic, but instead, is granted dependent on staffing levels and with chief approval. Our police and fire departments are small as is and are currently short-staffed, so we didn’t want to risk a lot of employees all being out at the same time when healthy. We are not a union state, but do have (thankfully!) high morale in both departments, and we wanted to make sure they felt like they were being cared for while limiting the staffing concerns as best we could. (Obviously the risk is still there in case of actual illness.)
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City Attorney | City of Brentwood
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Speaking of, what are you all hearing about cities exercising the “exclusion” of first responders from the new paid time off law? Do we have any sense of how many cities are doing that, and are they getting bad PR as a result?
I realize it would be anecdotal but I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks,
Kevin D. Pagan
City Attorney
City of McAllen, Texas
From: Disasterrelief <disasterrelief-bounces@lists.imla.orgmailto:disasterrelief-bounces@lists.imla.org> On Behalf Of Nicholas Spiropoulos
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 12:37 PM
To: disasterrelief@lists.imla.orgmailto:disasterrelief@lists.imla.org
Subject: [Disasterrelief] Excluding emergency responders
To all, the answer to Q&A 57 gives guidance on who is an emergency responder.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions
It seems like an exclusion would be subject to negotiation with the union representing the emergency responders. It hasn’t been ordered as a carve out by the law, but is optional. Has anyone excluded? Did this come up with your union?
Nicholas Spiropoulos | Matanuska-Susitna Borough Attorney | (907) 861-8677
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I would also like a copy of any policy you can share. Thanks.
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Subject: Re: [Disasterrelief] Excluding emergency responders
Kristen,
Our city is doing something similar but we don’t have a written policy yet awaiting input from our police and fire chiefs. Does your city have a written policy you’d be willing to share? Thank you.
Amy Beckman Fields
City Attorney
North Little Rock City Attorney’s Office
116 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 975-3755
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Subject: Re: [Disasterrelief] Excluding emergency responders
My city did exclude first responders for FFCRA purposes; however, we adopted a nearly identical policy for them. The difference is that any paid leave for a childcare/school closure is not automatic, but instead, is granted dependent on staffing levels and with chief approval. Our police and fire departments are small as is and are currently short-staffed, so we didn’t want to risk a lot of employees all being out at the same time when healthy. We are not a union state, but do have (thankfully!) high morale in both departments, and we wanted to make sure they felt like they were being cared for while limiting the staffing concerns as best we could. (Obviously the risk is still there in case of actual illness.)
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Kristen Corn
City Attorney | City of Brentwood
Main: 615-371-0060
5211 Maryland Way | Brentwood, TN 37027
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Speaking of, what are you all hearing about cities exercising the “exclusion” of first responders from the new paid time off law? Do we have any sense of how many cities are doing that, and are they getting bad PR as a result?
I realize it would be anecdotal but I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks,
Kevin D. Pagan
City Attorney
City of McAllen, Texas
From: Disasterrelief <disasterrelief-bounces@lists.imla.orgmailto:disasterrelief-bounces@lists.imla.org> On Behalf Of Nicholas Spiropoulos
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 12:37 PM
To: disasterrelief@lists.imla.orgmailto:disasterrelief@lists.imla.org
Subject: [Disasterrelief] Excluding emergency responders
To all, the answer to Q&A 57 gives guidance on who is an emergency responder.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions
It seems like an exclusion would be subject to negotiation with the union representing the emergency responders. It hasn’t been ordered as a carve out by the law, but is optional. Has anyone excluded? Did this come up with your union?
Nicholas Spiropoulos | Matanuska-Susitna Borough Attorney | (907) 861-8677
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Our city is doing something similar. Attached are our temporary personnel policies (which will be adopted by city council as FFCRA runs through 12/31).
Regards,
Alison
Alison L. Dawley, B.C.S.
City Attorney
City of Melbourne
900 East Strawbridge Avenue
Melbourne, Florida 32901
Phone 321-608-7241
Specialist in City, County and Local Government Law
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Kristen,
Our city is doing something similar but we don’t have a written policy yet awaiting input from our police and fire chiefs. Does your city have a written policy you’d be willing to share? Thank you.
Amy Beckman Fields
City Attorney
North Little Rock City Attorney’s Office
116 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 975-3755
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Subject: Re: [Disasterrelief] Excluding emergency responders
My city did exclude first responders for FFCRA purposes; however, we adopted a nearly identical policy for them. The difference is that any paid leave for a childcare/school closure is not automatic, but instead, is granted dependent on staffing levels and with chief approval. Our police and fire departments are small as is and are currently short-staffed, so we didn’t want to risk a lot of employees all being out at the same time when healthy. We are not a union state, but do have (thankfully!) high morale in both departments, and we wanted to make sure they felt like they were being cared for while limiting the staffing concerns as best we could. (Obviously the risk is still there in case of actual illness.)
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Kristen Corn
City Attorney | City of Brentwood
Main: 615-371-0060
5211 Maryland Way | Brentwood, TN 37027
www.brentwoodtn.govhttp://www.brentwoodtn.gov
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Speaking of, what are you all hearing about cities exercising the “exclusion” of first responders from the new paid time off law? Do we have any sense of how many cities are doing that, and are they getting bad PR as a result?
I realize it would be anecdotal but I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks,
Kevin D. Pagan
City Attorney
City of McAllen, Texas
From: Disasterrelief <disasterrelief-bounces@lists.imla.orgmailto:disasterrelief-bounces@lists.imla.org> On Behalf Of Nicholas Spiropoulos
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 12:37 PM
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Subject: [Disasterrelief] Excluding emergency responders
To all, the answer to Q&A 57 gives guidance on who is an emergency responder.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions
It seems like an exclusion would be subject to negotiation with the union representing the emergency responders. It hasn’t been ordered as a carve out by the law, but is optional. Has anyone excluded? Did this come up with your union?
Nicholas Spiropoulos | Matanuska-Susitna Borough Attorney | (907) 861-8677
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City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri added the following to our temporary policies on 3-31-20. I think this is in line with what it being discussed.
Section 16: Temporary Leave for Employees Classified as Emergency Responders. is added to read as follows:
Section 16: Temporary Leave for Employees Classified as Emergency Responders. If an Employee classified as an Emergency Responder, as set forth in Section 15 of these Emergency Temporary Personnel Policies, (NOTE – Section 15 is a listing of all the positions classified as emergency responders) the Employee may receive paid leave if the Employee is unable to work (or telework) because the Employee:
1- is subject to a Federal, State, or local quarantine or isolation order related to COVID-19; or
2- has been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine related to COVID-19; or
3- is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and is seeking a medical diagnosis.
As staffing levels allow, Employees classified as an Emergency Responders may receive paid leave through Department Director approval if the Employee is unable to work (or telework) because the Employee:
1- is caring for an individual subject to an order as described in (1) above or self-quarantine as described in (2) above; or
2- is caring for a child whose school or place of care is closed (or child care provider is unavailable) for reasons related to COVID-19.
All leave pursuant to this Section shall be classified as “Special Sick Leave”. In order to receive Special Sick Leave, the Employee must provide reasonable notice to and receive approval from his/her Department Director. Regular Employees requesting Special Sick Leave will receive up to 80 hours of leave at their regular rate of pay. Part-time Employees requesting Special Sick Leave will receive paid leave at their regular rate of pay for up to the number of hours the employee averages during a 2-week period over the past six months. Shift Employees will receive up to 240 hours of leave at their regular rate of pay.
Expiration. The Special Sick Leave granted under this policy expires on December 31, 2020. Any unused Special Sick Leave is forfeited and will not be converted to an Employee’s sick leave accruals. Employees are not entitled to reimbursement for unused Special Sick Leave upon termination, resignation, retirement, or other separation from employment.
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I would also like a copy of any policy you can share. Thanks.
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Subject: Re: [Disasterrelief] Excluding emergency responders
Kristen,
Our city is doing something similar but we don’t have a written policy yet awaiting input from our police and fire chiefs. Does your city have a written policy you’d be willing to share? Thank you.
Amy Beckman Fields
City Attorney
North Little Rock City Attorney’s Office
116 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 975-3755
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Subject: Re: [Disasterrelief] Excluding emergency responders
My city did exclude first responders for FFCRA purposes; however, we adopted a nearly identical policy for them. The difference is that any paid leave for a childcare/school closure is not automatic, but instead, is granted dependent on staffing levels and with chief approval. Our police and fire departments are small as is and are currently short-staffed, so we didn’t want to risk a lot of employees all being out at the same time when healthy. We are not a union state, but do have (thankfully!) high morale in both departments, and we wanted to make sure they felt like they were being cared for while limiting the staffing concerns as best we could. (Obviously the risk is still there in case of actual illness.)
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Subject: Re: [Disasterrelief] Excluding emergency responders
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Speaking of, what are you all hearing about cities exercising the “exclusion” of first responders from the new paid time off law? Do we have any sense of how many cities are doing that, and are they getting bad PR as a result?
I realize it would be anecdotal but I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks,
Kevin D. Pagan
City Attorney
City of McAllen, Texas
From: Disasterrelief <disasterrelief-bounces@lists.imla.orgmailto:disasterrelief-bounces@lists.imla.org> On Behalf Of Nicholas Spiropoulos
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 12:37 PM
To: disasterrelief@lists.imla.orgmailto:disasterrelief@lists.imla.org
Subject: [Disasterrelief] Excluding emergency responders
To all, the answer to Q&A 57 gives guidance on who is an emergency responder.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions
It seems like an exclusion would be subject to negotiation with the union representing the emergency responders. It hasn’t been ordered as a carve out by the law, but is optional. Has anyone excluded? Did this come up with your union?
Nicholas Spiropoulos | Matanuska-Susitna Borough Attorney | (907) 861-8677
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City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri added the following to our temporary policies on 3-31-20. I think this is in line with what it being discussed.
Section 16: Temporary Leave for Employees Classified as Emergency Responders. is added to read as follows:
Section 16: Temporary Leave for Employees Classified as Emergency Responders. If an Employee classified as an Emergency Responder, as set forth in Section 15 of these Emergency Temporary Personnel Policies, (NOTE – Section 15 is a listing of all the positions classified as emergency responders) the Employee may receive paid leave if the Employee is unable to work (or telework) because the Employee:
1- is subject to a Federal, State, or local quarantine or isolation order related to COVID-19; or
2- has been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine related to COVID-19; or
3- is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and is seeking a medical diagnosis.
As staffing levels allow, Employees classified as an Emergency Responders may receive paid leave through Department Director approval if the Employee is unable to work (or telework) because the Employee:
1- is caring for an individual subject to an order as described in (1) above or self-quarantine as described in (2) above; or
2- is caring for a child whose school or place of care is closed (or child care provider is unavailable) for reasons related to COVID-19.
All leave pursuant to this Section shall be classified as “Special Sick Leave”. In order to receive Special Sick Leave, the Employee must provide reasonable notice to and receive approval from his/her Department Director. Regular Employees requesting Special Sick Leave will receive up to 80 hours of leave at their regular rate of pay. Part-time Employees requesting Special Sick Leave will receive paid leave at their regular rate of pay for up to the number of hours the employee averages during a 2-week period over the past six months. Shift Employees will receive up to 240 hours of leave at their regular rate of pay.
Expiration. The Special Sick Leave granted under this policy expires on December 31, 2020. Any unused Special Sick Leave is forfeited and will not be converted to an Employee’s sick leave accruals. Employees are not entitled to reimbursement for unused Special Sick Leave upon termination, resignation, retirement, or other separation from employment.
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I would also like a copy of any policy you can share. Thanks.
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Subject: Re: [Disasterrelief] Excluding emergency responders
Kristen,
Our city is doing something similar but we don’t have a written policy yet awaiting input from our police and fire chiefs. Does your city have a written policy you’d be willing to share? Thank you.
Amy Beckman Fields
City Attorney
North Little Rock City Attorney’s Office
116 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 975-3755
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Subject: Re: [Disasterrelief] Excluding emergency responders
My city did exclude first responders for FFCRA purposes; however, we adopted a nearly identical policy for them. The difference is that any paid leave for a childcare/school closure is not automatic, but instead, is granted dependent on staffing levels and with chief approval. Our police and fire departments are small as is and are currently short-staffed, so we didn’t want to risk a lot of employees all being out at the same time when healthy. We are not a union state, but do have (thankfully!) high morale in both departments, and we wanted to make sure they felt like they were being cared for while limiting the staffing concerns as best we could. (Obviously the risk is still there in case of actual illness.)
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Subject: Re: [Disasterrelief] Excluding emergency responders
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Speaking of, what are you all hearing about cities exercising the “exclusion” of first responders from the new paid time off law? Do we have any sense of how many cities are doing that, and are they getting bad PR as a result?
I realize it would be anecdotal but I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks,
Kevin D. Pagan
City Attorney
City of McAllen, Texas
From: Disasterrelief <disasterrelief-bounces@lists.imla.orgmailto:disasterrelief-bounces@lists.imla.org> On Behalf Of Nicholas Spiropoulos
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 12:37 PM
To: disasterrelief@lists.imla.orgmailto:disasterrelief@lists.imla.org
Subject: [Disasterrelief] Excluding emergency responders
To all, the answer to Q&A 57 gives guidance on who is an emergency responder.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions
It seems like an exclusion would be subject to negotiation with the union representing the emergency responders. It hasn’t been ordered as a carve out by the law, but is optional. Has anyone excluded? Did this come up with your union?
Nicholas Spiropoulos | Matanuska-Susitna Borough Attorney | (907) 861-8677
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