DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 580 Original 2021 Regular Session Cox
Abstract: Provides for additional paid sick leave for certain public employees who have contracted
or are quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19.
Proposed law provides that if a public school teacher or emergency service provider employed by
the state or a political subdivision of the state contracts COVID-19 or is required to be quarantined
because of exposure to COVID-19, he shall receive extra sick leave for up to 14 days without
reduction in pay and without reduction in accrued sick leave or reduction in any other accrued leave
while sick or quarantined. Requires the employee, if requested by the employer, to present a
physician's certification. Defines emergency service provider as a POST-certified law enforcement
officer, a firefighter, or a medical services provider.
(Adds R.S. 42:422)