Is the University developing any alternative leave provisions to address absences due to an influenza outbreak and possible pandemic?
No. Existing policies for faculty and staff will apply in the event of an influenza outbreak or pandemic. In extreme cases, catastrophic leave may be available if an employee cannot come to work but has no available leave to use. The Catastrophic Leave Pool is a pool of donated Vacation/Sick Leave time, which an employee who has suffered a catastrophic illness or injury and exhausted all accrued paid leaves may be eligible to use. To be eligible for the Leave Pool, an employee must meet all eligibility requirements, complete and submit an application, and be approved by the Catastrophic Leave Committee. For more information about this policy, please contact Human Resources at (870) 972-3454.
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