COVID-19 Leave Information for Lecturers

updated 11/12/20 (UC EPAL extended through June 30, 2021)
updated 1/8/21 (FFCRA leaves removed; expired 12/31/20 - EPSL and EFML are no longer available)
updated 1/8/21 (FFCRA leaves removed; expired 12/31/20 - EPSL and EFML are no longer available)
updated 4/1/21 (2021 EPSL information added)
updated 7/12/21 (UC Expanded Paid Administrative Leave (EPAL) removed; expired 6/30/21)
updated 8/23/21 (Note on special COVID-related paid leave provision added; expired 6/30/21)
updated 9/17/21 (time to use 2021 EPSL extended through June 30, 2022)
updated 9/17/21 (expanded eligibility for COVID-related paid leave removed; expired June 30, 2021)
updated 10/7/21 (additional details on Extended EPSL)
updated 2/23/22 (new Extended EPSL22)


Although the term "lecturer" is used throughout for simplicity, this information applies also applies to other Unit 18 members. 

Lecturers who are unable to continue delivering instruction, either temporarily or for an extended time, should notify their department chair or provost and immediately contact their divisional academic personnel coordinator. The academic personnel coordinator will help determine the most appropriate leave type(s) and provide information and guidance to the appointee and department chair or provost. Refer to Instructional Continuity for guidance. 

Extended Emergency Paid Sick Leave (Extended EPSL)

Lecturers and other Unit 18 appointees may be eligible for Extended EPSL for any EPSL qualifying reason. Please refer to the COVID-Related Leave for Academic Employees webpage for more information.

• Extended EPSL will not be granted beyond the end date of the term appointment unless there is a subsequent academic appointment.