Monticello City Council approved a municipal order that would provide sick leave for employees affected by COVID-19, under the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
The action was taken during a special council meeting that was held
on Thursday, March 26.
Mayor Tracie Sexton stated that she had been contacted by the
Kentucky League of Cities and was informed that all municipalities
needed to have the order approved by April 1.
Basically, it provides full-time city employees with two weeks of
paid sick leave under certain provisions caused by coronovirus.
This would include any state or local quarantine or isolation orders.
The sick leave would also be used for employees who are being
advised by health care professionals to self quarantine or those who
are experiencing symptoms of the virus and seeking a medical diagnosis.
Employees would also qualify for the leave if they are caring for an
individual who is subject to quarantine or caring for a child if
their school or care provider is unavailable due to COVID-19
precautions.
The order also provides paid sick leave for eligible part-time city
employees.
The pay will be based on the average number of hours worked during the last six months.
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