Shown below are examples of possible scenarios that may arise as a result of Covid-19 and how DHBs would determine what leave is available to employees.
The table below is part of the current DHB guidelines document which can be found here.
Please note if you work from home you will be paid as normal working time.
SCENARIO | EMPLOYEE ASYMPTOMATIC/ NO SYMPTOMS | EMPLOYEE SYMPTOMATIC/ SICK (EMPLOYEE SHOULD BE APPROPRIATELY ASSESSED TO CONFIRM CoV-19 AS PER MoH HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.) |
Employee is symptomatic and | N/A | Sick Leave |
Employee requested to self-isolate. Note: Isolation requirements will be clinically informed and changed as the situation and MOH advice evolves. | Working from Home/Special Leave | Where the employee becomes symptomatic/sick while in self-isolation; Special leave for the 14-day isolation period thereafter sick leave Refer to relevant MECA/SECA/IEA |
Employee requested by DHB to self-isolate for incubation period after not following advice e.g. not following MOH or MFAT travel advisory. | As special leave does not apply we will look at options relating to Working from Home/ Annual Leave or Unpaid Leave | Sick Leave |
Employee is potentially exposed | Special Leave may be available where the exposure can be directly linked to an employee’s work. | Sick Leave/Special Leave Special Leave may be available where the exposure can be directly linked to an employee’s work. |
Children or dependant required | Working from home or Annual Leave | Sick Leave if either Employee or Dependent |
Employee prevented from returning to the country through border controls. | Please contact your manager to discuss your leave options. Leave may be granted for up to14 days after which we will review your situation with you and may request you to take other types of leave. | Sick Leave |