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The enacted measure clarifies Philadelphia’s COVID-19 Leave rules and changes which employers and employees are covered. It excludes employers with fewer than 25 employees and defines covered employees to include people working in Philadelphia after March 9, 2022, certain employees teleworking because of COVID-19, and workers who spend at least 51% of their work time in Philadelphia; the changes apply retroactively to March 9, 2022.

Amending Bill No. 220051-A, entitled "An Ordinance amending Section 9-4116 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled '2021 Public Health Emergency Leave,' to establish additional leave time under certain circumstance, modify existing provisions concerning the paid sick leave, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions," to clarify the modifications to The Philadelphia Code intended to be made by the Bill, and make technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.