On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 the Mayor and City Council
authorized an amendment increasing the availability of sick leave by City
employees. This amendment allows more flexibility for employees in usage of
sick leave by allowing employees to use sick leave for the care of a family
member. Paid time off (PTO) used by Houston Police Officers is not
affected by the change.
Currently, sick leave can be used as time off only for an
employee’s bona fide illness, disease and off duty injury as well as to consult
with or receive testing or treatment from a health care provider. Beginning on Saturday, September
21, 2013, sick leave use may also be authorized for the care of a
family member due to the family member’s bona fide illness, disease or injury.
Family member includes spouse, child or step-child, and parent or step-parent
of the employee.
Employees will still be responsible for managing their own
absences from work as well as for complying with their department’s attendance
policies.
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