Emergency Paid Sick Leave (Epsl) Request Form - Mississippi

Emergency Paid Sick Leave (Epsl) Request Form is a legal document that was released by the Mississippi State Personnel Board - a government authority operating within Mississippi.

FAQ

Q: What is the Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) Request Form?
A: The EPSL Request Form is a form that employees in Mississippi can use to request paid sick leave for emergency reasons.

Q: Who can use the EPSL Request Form?
A: Employees in Mississippi who are covered under the federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) can use the form.

Q: What are the emergency reasons for which employees can request paid sick leave?
A: The emergency reasons for which employees can request paid sick leave include self-isolation due to COVID-19, seeking medical diagnosis or treatment for COVID-19 symptoms, or caring for a family member who is quarantined or has COVID-19.

Q: How much paid sick leave can employees request?
A: Full-time employees can request up to 80 hours of paid sick leave, while part-time employees can request paid sick leave equivalent to their average hours worked over a two-week period.

Q: Are employees eligible for paid sick leave even if they have already used their regular sick leave or other paid time off?
A: Yes, employees are eligible for paid sick leave under the EPSLA even if they have exhausted their regular sick leave or other paid time off.

Q: Is the paid sick leave provided under the EPSLA in addition to other leave already provided by the employer?
A: Yes, the paid sick leave provided under the EPSLA is in addition to any other leave already provided by the employer.

Q: How long will the EPSL Request Form remain in effect?
A: The EPSL Request Form will remain in effect until December 31, 2020, unless extended or modified by the federal government.