Public health emergency leave updated January 10

The Commonwealth of Virginia has announced that up to a maximum of 40 hours of public health emergency (PHEL) is available as of January 10, 2022, for employees taking time to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, recovering from side effects of receiving the vaccine, isolating following a positive COVID-19 test, or caring for a family member who has contracted COVID-19. 

Please review the updated PHEL summary OR PHEL chart, right, for more information on

  • When PHEL can be used
  • PHEL eligibility
  • PHEL hours
  • How to request PHEL to recover from vaccine side-effects
  • How to request PHEL for a positive COVID-19 test result
  • How to request PHEL to provide home care for a family member with COVID-19

Employees can also reference the Human Resources and Payroll Safe Return to Campus page for additional information.