Legislation enacted on March 12, 2021 entitles all employees up to four hours of paid leave without charge to leave credits, to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
Employees who receive a vaccination that is administered in two doses would get up to four hours of paid leave for each dose. Travel time (based on travel to and from the employee’s worksite) is included in this four-hour cap. Absence beyond the four-hour caps must be charged to leave credits.
This provision allows for paid leave for COVID-19 vaccinations scheduled during employees regular work hours. Employees may be required to submit satisfactory medical documentation that the absence was for the purpose of the COVID-19 Vaccination. Employees who undergo vaccinations outside their regular work schedules do so on their own time.
Timesheet Reporting
Employees using the online SUNY Time and Attendance System should enter the hours/days as Non-Chargeable leave, with the Non-Chargeable Leave Type of COVID Vaccine.
Employees completing paper timesheets should report the number of hours in the Remarks column of the timesheet, with the notation of No Charge COVID Vaccination.
For More Information
Debbie Looney: dlooney@brockport.edu