4/16/2021 Accommodations and Leaves Chart

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1		PLEASE NOTE: Despite the fact that the agreement provides that eligible members may take job-protected unpaid leaves of absence with full benefits for the fourth quarter “upon request,” CPS states that applications for an unpaid leave of absence must be submitted via this form by 11:59p.m. on Monday, April 19. You will receive a confirmation email once your leave has been processed. If CPS takes down the form, you can still apply for an unpaid leave of absence after April 19 by sending an email to cpsloa@cps.edu.					PLEASE NOTE: Despite the fact that the agreement provides that eligible members may take job-protected unpaid leaves of absence with full benefits for the fourth quarter “upon request,” CPS states that applications for an unpaid leave of absence must be submitted via this form by 11:59p.m. on Monday, April 19. You will receive a confirmation email once your leave has been processed. If CPS takes down the form, you can still apply for an unpaid leave of absence after April 19 by sending an email to cpsloa@cps.edu.
2	Type of accommodation	ADA Telework Accommodation	Primary Caregiver Telework Accommodation	Household Telework Accommodation	Temporary ADA Telework Accommodation while Awaiting Full Vaccination	Childcare Accommodations	Unpaid, Job-protected Leave with Benefits

3	Who qualifies?	(Please note: both of the following conditions must apply) If you yourself have a health condition that poses increased risk for severe illness due to COVID-19 (per CDC) *AND* are unable to be vaccinated for medical or religious reasons:	If you are the primary caregiver for a relative with a health condition that poses increased risk for severe illness due to COVID-19 (per CDC) and the relative is not fully vaccinated.	If someone else in your household has a health condition that poses increased risk for severe illness due to COVID-19	If you yourself have a health condition that poses increased risk for severe illness due to COVID-19 (per CDC) and have made all reasonable efforts to be vaccinated, you are eligible for a temporary telework accommodation to last no later than 14 days following your final vaccine dose.	Employees whose childcare needs prevent them from attending work in-person.	Elementary and high school employees who are not fully vaccinated High school employees, regardless of vaccination status, who applied by April 5 for a household or childcare accommodation and whose request was not approved
4	Work remotely while awaiting reply?	Yes, provided you have submitted all requested documentaiton.	No. (We have asked CPS to change its policy on this.)	No	Yes, provided you have submitted all requested documentaiton.	No.	Yes, upon confirming eligibility
5	CPS obligations	Will approve all requests, provided you submit documentation to show eligibility	Will approve all requests, provided you submit documentation to show eligibility	CPS will grant "to the extent operationally feasible."	Will approve all requests, provided you submit documentation to show eligibility	CPS will grant "to the extent operationally feasible."	Will protect your job position and seniority and continue to provide health care benefits
6	Options/alternatives if denied?	If you have a high-risk condition as defined by the CDC, and are unable to be vaccinated for medical or religious reasons, CPS is required to grant your accommodation under the agreement. If denied, please inform your principal that CPS announced that you have this right under the new agreement and ask them to call HR. Then contact your CTU field rep. You can file a grievance and, if necessary, unpaid leave while awaiting your proper accommodation is an option.	If you are the primary caretaker for a relative with a high-risk condition as defined by the CDC, and that relative is not fully vaccinated, CPS is required to grant your accommodation under the agreement. If denied, please inform your principal that CPS announced that you have this right under the new agreement and ask them to call HR. Then contact your CTU field rep. You can file a grievance and, if necessary, unpaid leave while awaiting your proper accommodation is an option.	If you applied by April 5 for a household accommodation and were not approved, then you are eligible for an unpaid job-protected leave with benefits.	Unpaid, job-protected leave with benefits	Employees not granted telework accommodations related to childcare will be offered alternate accommodaiton whereby their children may attend their regular school on all days when students are in attendance or a CPS Learniing Hub, subject to availability and eligibility. High school employees who applied by April 5 for childcare accommodations but who were not approved may take a unpaid, job-protected leave with full benefits, regardless of their vaccination status.	FMLA leave (can use sick days while on FMLA leave), if eligible. If ineligible for FMLA leave, apply for an unprotected, unpaid discretionary leave.