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COVID-19 Update 3/27/20
TO OUR CITY OFFICIALS REGARDING COVID-19
On March 26, 2020, Governor Reynolds signed a proclamation that allows Chapter 411 members retired with a service benefit to return to work without their retirement benefit being suspended. This was done to allow cities to address staffing issues during this time of statewide health emergency. As noted below in the proclamation excerpt, this was requested by the Iowa League of Cities.
PROCLAMATION OF DISASTER EMERGENCY (excerpt)
RETIRED PUBLIC DISASTER RESPONDERS
SECTION TWENTY-FIVE. Pursuant ...
COVID-19 Update 3/26/20
TO OUR CITY OFFICIALS REGARDING COVID-19
Paid Sick Leave Granted by Families First Coronavirus Response Act Considered Earnable Compensation
MFPRSI has received questions regarding 411 coverage of paid sick leave granted under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. It is our understanding the sick leave is paid in accordance with regular payroll periods like other paid time off. Therefore, the sick leave granted by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act is considered earnable compensation under Iowa Code Chapter 411.
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COVID-19 Update 3/24/20
TO OUR CITY OFFICIALS REGARDING COVID-19
The past few weeks have seen extraordinary measures taken to prevent and reduce the spread of COVID-19. We are all adjusting and together we can do our part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. During this time, it is especially important to recognize the importance of our membership and the city administrations with whom we communicate.
If your city is impacted by measures taken to fight COVID-19 and you are unable to process ...
COVID-19 Update 3/23/20
TO OUR MEMBERS REGARDING COVID-19
MFPRSI stands behind our active members on the front lines during this crisis. We want you to know that you have our support and we are grateful for your dedication to the citizens of your cities. Stay safe.
For our retirees who spent their careers serving the public, we want to reiterate that it is our mission to continue serving you through this coronavirus pandemic. We will continue to pay benefits as usual.
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COVID-19 3/13/20
NOTICE TO OUR CONSTITUENTS REGARDING COVID-19
As our local communities in Iowa prepare for and deal with the impacts of the coronavirus, MFPRSI is modifying how we offer retirement counseling and education. MFPRSI puts public health and safety first and has carefully considered these procedures that are intended to ensure the health and safety or our employees and members.
These changes are effective March 16 and will remain in place until further notice. We appreciate your understanding.
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