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Supervisors adopt changes to sick‑leave, donated leave and other personnel rules
Summary
The board approved revisions to Personnel Policy 2.13 that narrow the "immediate family" definition to FMLA language, tier sick‑leave payout amounts by years of service, limit donated and unpaid leave, and update military leave to reflect a 21‑day state allowance.
Fluvanna County’s Board of Supervisors on June 4 approved multiple amendments to personnel policy section 2.13 covering sick leave, donated leave, unpaid leave and holidays.
The changes tighten the definition of "immediate family" for sick‑leave purposes to align with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) language (spouse, biological/adoptive/step/foster son or daughter, parent, minor child served in loco parentis, legal guardian, next of kin, medical power of attorney). The board also agreed to a tiered sick‑leave payout structure that increases the cash payout caps for longer‑tenured employees.
Key changes adopted - Immediate family definition narrowed to match FMLA‑style relationships (presented as legal guidance in the draft policy). - Sick‑leave payout (at separation) tiers: 5–10 years of service — $2,500 (unchanged); 10–15 years — $5,000; 15–20 years — $7,500; more than 20 years — $10,000. The 5‑year minimum tier remains at $2,500. - Military leave updated to reflect a change…
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