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Amending the Personnel Policy Handbook Sections Regarding Extended Illness Leave
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WHEREAS, the Human Service Committee from time to time recommends that additions be made to the Kane County Personnel Handbook to provide guidance and establish procedures for County departments to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Kane County Personnel Policy Handbook contains a Sick Leave Policy to provide protection for eligible employees against loss of income because of illness or personal needs; and
WHEREAS, Kane County passed Ordinance 23-529 on December 12, 2023 defining Sick and Personal Leave to ensure compliance with the Paid Leave for All Workers Act (820 ILCS 192/15(p)), repealing Sections (A) - (D) of the Sick Leave Policy and adopting the Sick and Personal Leave Policy attached hereto as Exhibit A to the Kane County Personnel Policy Handbook; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to update the Extended Illness Leave policy in the Kane County Personnel Policy Handbook and create two separate policies for clarity and to reflect the update consistent with Ordinance 23-529; and
WHEREAS, the Extended Illness Policy has been updated and is attached as an individual policy as set forth in Exhibit B.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Kane County Board that the Kane County Personnel Policy Handbook is hereby amended by repealing and deleting the sick leave provision in sections (E) - (H) of the County’s Sick Leave Policy and adding the Extended Illness Leave policy attached hereto as Exhibit B.
Passed by the Kane County Board on February 13, 2024.
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John A. Cunningham, MBA, JD, JD Corinne M. Pierog MA, MBA
Clerk, County Board Chairman, County Board
Kane County, Illinois Kane County, Illinois
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