Coronavirus Temporary Leave Policy

Company: ________

Date: ________

At ________ (the "Company"), we believe in keeping all of our employees safe and protected. We have been following the recent COVID-19 outbreak, as many of you have, as well. We believe strongly in following all recommendations issued by local, state, and federal authorities to keep our workforce safe and healthy and prevent the further proliferation and transmission of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are therefore implementing this COVID-19 Temporary Leave Policy (the "Policy"). Here, we'll outline how we'll be temporarily changing our leave policies to help employees in getting through this difficult time.

Initially, all of our staff will be moving to a work-from-home arrangement, also known as telecommuting.

These changes will be effective as of ________.

Additionally, we will be implementing the following temporary leave policies:

- Employees who are sick with COVID-19 or are displaying symptoms similar to those infected by COVID-19 are encouraged to stay home. Any time taken in this regard will not be used against the employee's accrued paid time off.

- If an employee needs to care for a sick relative, we encourage direct and open communication with your supervisor. Any time taken in this regard will not be used against the employee's accrued paid time off.

- We want to ensure employees feel supported and are therefore open to any further discussions needed regarding individual circumstances. We are also allowing for an additional paid time period to take off in case of COVID-19 illness. The time period is as follows: ________.

- Please speak to your supervisor as needed for any other concerns.

We would also like to take the opportunity to remind you of the best practices outlined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regarding how we can all do our part to stop the spread of COVID-19:

- Practice social distancing. Remain at least six feet away from others in public as much as possible.

- Avoid public gatherings with more than 10 people.

- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

- Avoid touching your face.

- If you are feeling sick, please refrain from venturing out in public, where you may put others at risk.

- Suspend all non-essential travel.

We encourage employees with any concerns to speak to us during this difficult time. We understand many of you are facing uncertainty, as we all are. We believe remaining calm and undertaking the CDC's best practices, as well as looking out for each other, is the best way to do our part.

This Policy will be subject to ongoing review and possible amendment by senior management. If anything changes, you will be alerted as soon as possible.

This Policy may be terminated as the risk of COVID-19 lessens, in our discretion. At that time, you will be notified, as well.