Pursuant to agreements reached between the California State University (CSU) and many collective bargaining agreements, Expanded COVID-19 Related Leave (ECRL) (see table below) has been granted for use effective January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.  This leave is available for employees unable to work due to COVID-19-related reasons as outlined in Senate Bill 95, which was signed by the Governor on March 19, 2021.  For most units, ECRL is in compliance with SB 95 and the hours indicated in the table below are the total maximum hours available.