The Carroll County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Wednesday afternoon that lays out the county’s employee leave policy mandated by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The bill requires certain employers to provide up to 80 hours of paid sick leave if an employee is unable to work due to various circumstances related to COVID-19. The supervisors based their policy off one already approved by Winnebago County, which outlines the necessary information for employees. Neil Bock did request a minor change to the document which clarified the county’s goal for the policy is to follow the mandates laid out in the legislation. Stephanie Hausman noted the policy’s language allows for future changes if issues do arise. With no other questions from the supervisors, the board voted unanimously to approve the policy and directed Auditor, Kourtney Irlbeck, to distribute the document to county staff.
