Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave law requires employers to provide up to one week of paid sick leave to employees who need leave for a covered COVID-19 related reason. This leave is in addition to Harvard’s existing time off and leave options/benefits. MA COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave is temporary and only effective for use May 28, 2021 through September 30, 2021.
Employees who report their time through Peoplesoft Absence Management should select Excused Absence with reason code MPS (description – MA COVID-19 Paid Sick). Employees who report their paid time off through other time reporting systems should refer to local department instructions. Employees who have used other paid time off or unpaid leave for above MA COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave covered reasons since May 28, 2021 should contact their manager or HR to reverse such time.