HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 473-2009 Temporary Policy for Confirmed Type A and B Influenza.pdfCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 473-2009
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, SETTING A TEMPORARY
POLICY FOR CONFIRMED CASES OF TYPE A AND TYPE B INFLUENZA,
PROVIDING EMPLOYEES PAID LEAVE, AND SETTING THE TERMS OF THE
POLICY.
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization has determined that the H1N1 Influenza
is a World Wide Pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the Center for Disease Control has determined that most people have
very little or no immunity for the H1 N1 Influenza; and
WHEREAS, there are predictions that up to half of the people could be infected by
the H1N1 influenza causing widespread disruption in workplaces in this country; and
WHEREAS, the Center for Disease Control is highly recommending that people that
are diagnosed with influenza stay at home to prevent the spread of the H1 N1 and
regular seasonal Flu;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANNA, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated.
The above -referenced recitals are incorporated herein as if set forth in full for all
purposes.
Section 2. Temporary Type A/Type B Influenza Leave Policy
This policy applies only to an employee with a certified diagnosis by an influenza test
approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a Type A or Type B influenza
infection, and does not apply to Type C influenza or any other medical condition or
illness. An employee may take up to four days of paid leave, not to exceed 32 hours for
each separate Type A or Type B influenza diagnosis certified as set forth in this policy,
with a maximum of two separate Type A or Type B influenza diagnosis providing
eligibility for leave during the one-year time period that this policy is in effect. Leave
under this policy is available for use by an employee solely for the employee's own
diagnosed Type A or Type B influenza infection. This Leave taken in accordance with
this policy replaces sick leave up to the maximum time allowed under this policy and
shall not be deducted from sick leave nor be paid in addition to sick leave. An
employee's absence due to a diagnosed Type A or Type B influenza infection in excess
of the 32 hour maximum shall be governed by the City's standard sick leave policy.
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A Type ArType B Leave Certification Form from your Physician is required after being
absent for or during any scheduled workdays in order for an employee to be eligible for
paid Type AfType B influenza leave. Employees who do not complete the required
steps are not eligible for paid leave under this policy and will be subject to the City's
standard attendance policy.
Due to the sudden onset and unpredictable nature and reaction to the flu illness, Flu
Leave time may be used in partial day increments in as little as 1 hour blocks of time.
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EMPLOYEE INSTRUCTIONS: Please give this form to your Physician/Doctor. You will
be provided 5 working days to return this form to your supervisor who will forward it to
the HR Department.
Employee Name:
For Completion by the PHYSICIAN/DOCTOR: Your patient has requested leave under
our company's Flu Leave Policy, which will provide 32 hours of paid leave for
confirmed diagnosed by an Influenza test approved by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration for Type A or Type B influenza cases. Please answer, fully and
completely, all applicable parts. Limit your responses to the flu condition for which the
employee is seeking leave. Please be sure to sign the form.
Physician's name and business address:
Type of practice/Medical specialty:
Telephone:
Was Type A or Type B Influenza diagnosed by a FDA approved Influenza Test?
Yes No Date test given
(Note: Diagnosis must be confirmed by an Influenza test approved by the FDA)
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Probable duration of influenza
Date released to return to work
Provide the employee a signed release to return to work if this date is extended.
Was the employee admitted for an overnight stay in a hospital or medical care facility?
No Yes. If so, dates of admission:
Will the patient be fully released to work in less than 4 working days? No Yes
Physician Signature: Date:
Section 3. Savings, Severability and Repealing Clauses.
All ordinances of the City in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are
repealed to the extent of that conflict. If any section, subsection, sentence,
clause, or phrase of this ordinance, or its application to a particular set of persons
or circumstances, is declared invalid or adjudged unconstitutional by a court of
competent jurisdiction, it does not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance,
as the various portions and provisions of this ordinance are severable. The City
Council, declares that it would have passed each and every part of this ordinance
notwithstanding the omission of any part that is declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 4. Effective Date and Expiration Date.
This ordinance shall become effective on October 14, 2009 and the Policy shall expire
365 days after adoption.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas, on this the 13th day of
October, 2009.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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