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As we continue to address the COVID-19 pandemic, the following information and resources is available for faculty, staff and management employees.
We encourage you to visit this site often as well as the Matadors Forward site.
The following communications were sent to various campus constituent groups to advise them of COVID-19 related personnel actions, benefits and policies. These communications were augmented by updates shared in monthly issues of HR News.
May 11, 2022 - COVID-19 SPSL Leave Update | APC
May 6, 2022 - COVID-19 Booster Requirement | APC
April 8, 2022 - COVID-19 SPSL Leave Update | CSUEU
April 7, 2022 - COVID-19 Booster Requirement Update | CSUEU
March 18, 2022 - COVID-19 SPSL Leave Update | CFA & SUPA
February 25, 2022 - COVID-19 Leave Update | SPSL
February 4, 2022 - COVID-19 Booster Requirement Update | CFA
December 6, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Update | SUPA
November 2, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Update | APC
September 29, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Update | Teamsters
September 16, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Update | UAW
September 8, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Update | CFA & CSUEU
September 7, 2021 - COVID-19 Leave Update | CFA - Unit 3
September 3, 2021 - Matadors Forward | Reminder: Please Complete Self-Certification
August 25, 2021 - Matadors Forward | Returning to Campus and Virtual Learning
August 20, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Opportunity for CSUN Employees, August 22 & 23, 2021
August 19, 2021 - Preparing to Return to Campus
August 10, 2021 - Matadors Forward | Important Information for Faculty and Staff
August 4, 2021 - Matadors Forward | Details for Employees on COVID-19 Vaccinations and Testing
June 11, 2021 - COVID-19 Voluntary Vaccination Status Survey
June 3, 2021 - COVID-19 Employee Vaccination Update
May 3, 2021 - COVID-19 Leave Update | UAW - Unit 11
April 21, 2021 - COVID-19 Employee Leave Update
April 1, 2021 - COVID-19 Employee Leave Update
March 11, 2021 - COVID-19 Employee Vaccination Update - CSUN Vaccination Days
March 10, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Update for Employees Currently Working on Campus
March 5, 2021 - COVID-19 Employee Vaccination Update
February 25, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Update
February 12, 2021 - COVID-19 Leave Updates for Teamsters
February 5, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Update
January 28, 2021 - Voluntary COVID-19 Employee Testing
January 14, 2021 - COVID-19 Employee Updates
November 5, 2020 - COVID-19 Employee Updates
July 28, 2020 - Required Training for Faculty, Staff & Student Employees Returning to Campus Guide
June 30, 2020 - Training | Return to Campus Guide for Administrators
April 29, 2020 - COVID-19 Additional Employee Leave Options
April 15, 2020 - COVID-19 Employee Updates
April 2, 2020 - COVID-19 Temporary Paid Administrative Leave - Update
March 25, 2020 - Student Assistant and Work Study Student Employee Update COVID-19
March 24, 2020 - COVID-19 Temporary Paid Administrative Leave
On February 19, 2022, California Senate Bill (SB) 114, became effective. This bill provides employees up to 80 hours of supplemental paid sick leave for specific COVID-related absences. The 80 hours are pro-rated for part-time employees and exempt employees may only use the time in whole day increments. The leave time is retroactive to January 1, 2022 and is available for use through September 30, 2022 for employees represented by UAPD, Teamsters, and UAW, and through December 31, 2022 for non-represented employees, and employees represented by APC, CFA, CSUEU, and SUPA. Please note – updates may be made to these timelines for represented employees after the meet and confer processes are completed.
- Employee is subject to quarantine or isolation related to COVID-19, as defined by the State Department of Public Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or a local health officer who has jurisdiction over the workplace; or
- Employee is advised by a health care provider to isolate or quarantine due to concerns related to COVID-19; or
- Employee is attending an appointment for themselves or a family member to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or a vaccine booster (See limit on use of hours below.); or
- Employee is experiencing symptoms, or caring for a family member experiencing symptoms, related to a COVID-19 vaccine or vaccine booster that prevents the employee from being able to work (See limit on use of hours below.); or
- Employee is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and seeking a medical diagnosis; or
- Employee is caring for a family member who is subject to a quarantine or isolation order or guideline or who has been advised to isolate or quarantine by a health care provider due to concerns related to COVID-19; or
- Employee is caring for a child whose school or place of care is closed or otherwise unavailable for reasons related to COVID-19 on the premises.
- Employee, or a family member that is under their care, tests positive for COVID-19. Employees do not need to exhaust the leave to which they are entitled to for reasons 1), 2), or 3), before using this additional SPSL. Employee will be required to provide positive test result for themselves or impacted family member to qualify for these 40 hours.
The total COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave is limited to 3 days (24 hours) for each vaccination or vaccine booster. If the employee or their family member continues to experience symptoms related to the vaccine or vaccine booster beyond 3 days (24 hours) limit, the employee must provide verification from a health care provider upon request. The 3 day or 24-hour limitation applies to each vaccine or vaccine booster and includes the time used to get the vaccine or vaccine booster.
If you are interested in learning more about this leave type or if you would like to request personal time (sick, vacation, CTO) already used for the qualifying reasons to be converted to SPSL time, please contact your Benefits representative.
- For last names starting with A-K contact Cari Morgan, Leave of Absence and Workers Compensation Specialist at cari.morgan@csun.edu or 818-677-6510.
- For last names starting with L-Z contact Deborah Stewart, Leave of Absence and Workers Compensation Specialist at deborah.stewart@csun.edu or 818-677-3351.
The following Memoranda of Understanding may be the controlling document regarding this leave:
You can access a pdf version of the California 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave poster pictured below, here.
As a CSUN employee, when you or your family members (your dependents and permanent household members) need helpful guidance, problem assessment, short-term counseling, and/or referral to local resources, our Employee Assistance Program (LifeMatters) is available to assist you. Please refer to the following webpage for more information: https://www.csun.edu/benefits/lifematters-eap.
LifeMatters’/Empathia’s counselors are available every day, 24 hours a day, to discuss employee life needs and the needs of their family members, with up to three (3) free sessions on a per problem basis. Counseling assistance is confidential in accordance with all applicable laws. If additional assistance is needed, the counselors will then provide referrals to employees and family members, taking into consideration the employee’s preferences, medical plan and financial circumstances.
Workshops and webinars presenting information to help employees address and cope with mental challenges arising from the pandemic are added to and offered to employees via the Professional and Personal Development & Engagement calendar. Select here to view upcoming sessions.
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CSUN cares about your health and safety and continues to track reported COVID-19 cases among members of our campus community, including students, faculty, and staff. If you are diagnosed with COVID-19 by your doctor, and/or believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, even if you have not been on campus, please complete one of the following forms:
Please note, your information will remain confidential at the Klotz Student Health Center, and Klotz will make a confidential courtesy call to confirm that you have necessary healthcare and will help you identify any close contacts on campus for whom quarantine and testing are recommended.
Workers' Compensation questions, forms or claims related to COVID-19 should be directed to our Benefits Leave Specialist:
Faculty, staff and student employees working on campus, who do not self-certify that they have been fully vaccinated by the fall semester or who have been provided a medical or religious exemption, will be required to participate in free weekly COVID-19 testing.
To opt out of weekly testing, please provide your self-certification of being fully vaccinated through the myNorthridge Portal. Once logged into the portal, under the Policies and Procedures pagelet of the Faculty or Staff tab, select the EE Vaccine Self-Certification link and complete the form accordingly.
For more information on who the testing is for and how to register, visit CSUN's COVID-19 Employee Testing site.
Faculty, Staff and Student Employee are invited to view CSUN's Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Information site for recent updates and programming related to vaccinations.
CSUN faculty and staff have many resources available in supporting themselves and those they care for - children, adults/elders, and parents. A great place to begin to harvest ideas and resources is LifeMatters. Sign-In to MyLifematters (Password: Matadors) and discover more.
The Summertime Guide to Keeping Kids Entertained at Home: A list of tips and suggestions for helping at-home children safely enjoy the summer months
Summer in the Time of Coronavirus: At-Home Activities for Kids with ADHD: Recommendations and links to additional resources for providing active opportunities during the pandemic
Family Maker Camp : If your kids can't make it to camp this year, bring the camp to them with free projects and activities that inspire learning and creativity!
Deciding Between In-Person and Virtual: Making decisions that are right for your family
Family Checklists for School: Planning for in-person, virtual, or at-home learning
Tutors from LifeMatters/Empathia
CSUN's Michael D. Eisner College of Education Mitchell Family Counseling Clinic
Through LifeMatters' Senior Care Services, you have access to:
CSUN offers many avenues to help you relax and be in the moment:
Oasis Wellness Center YouTube Channel
LifeMatters offers the following resources with much more available online:
