The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets nationwide rules for minimum wage, overtime pay and recordkeeping for most public and private workers. Employees covered by the FLSA may qualify for a new IRS-approved tax credit. Among UFT-represented...

DOE employees needing to express breast milk at work have the right to a lactation space. In accordance with state labor law, updates have been made to the DOE's lactation accommodation policy. DOE employees needing to express breast milk at work...

Is this benefit offered in-person or virtually? These services are 100% virtual. What types of coaching are there? There are two types: Individual (one-on-one) and Group. You can do as many or as few one-on-one sessions as you like and schedule them...

Per Chancellor's Regulation A-850, all DOE facilities and schools report on sustainability practices to emphasize the importance of sustainability, to create a culture that accepts fiscal responsibility for sustainability goals, to enhance building...

No, and here’s why: Virtual learning is described in the 2023 MOA with the goal of becoming “the first major public-school system to develop, implement and expand high-quality virtual instruction and related services, for all students who choose this...

Co-teachers may not be assigned to other duties (such as exam scoring or coverage or test proctoring for other classes) that would prevent them from providing IEP-mandated services to their ICT class. If a co-teacher is routinely assigned to other...

No. Professionals who are obligated to provide services as mandated on IEPs (including special education teachers, general education teachers in ICT classes, related service providers, and paraprofessionals) must serve each student as mandated and...

Mentors are experienced classroom teachers, instructional coaches or lead teachers who have been trained extensively in ways to best support new teachers (including doing demonstration lessons, co-teaching, offering suggestions about classroom...

If you are not eligible for parental leave because you have not been employed by the DOE for 12 months and in active service for 12 months prior to your child's birth, you are able to take a traditional maternity leave. There is no minimum service...

In-service DOE employees can access their W-2, 1127 waiver and 1095-C tax forms online on the NYCAPS Employee Self Service web page. DOE employees must choose the option for electronic delivery of their tax forms through NYCAPS and then will receive...

To be "F-status" means you are working as a per diem employee engaged for a full term but for less than five full days per week (e.g., 2 days every week). The full/part-time employee receives a salary pro-rated for the time worked at 1/200th of the...

Please refer to the SHIP card for the exact fees, as they depend on the time of year and whether or not you also enroll a spouse or domestic partner. You must pay upfront for the first year through December and the cost is $10.00 per month per person...

The Chapter Leader and the Principal consult on the activities, number of positions, qualifications, and duties and responsibilities for each activity. Teachers should be given a preference sheet with all of that information listed, and they get to...

The workday of a substitute teacher is fixed at 6 hours and 50 minutes, inclusive of lunch, every day (Monday through Friday), regardless of a school's professional development or parent engagement schedule. Substitutes may not leave before they have...

First, log on to your New York State Education Department TEACH account to find out what requirements you are missing. If you received a notice of termination for lack of college credits, you can apply annually between Feb. 1 and March 31 to the DOE...

If you haven't otherwise been informed, the number and type of observations you receive will change once you are tenured. If tenure was granted, you would be assigned a minimum of two informal observations as part of your yearly teacher evaluation...

The simplest way to contribute to COPE is by signing a payroll deduction form, which pledges you to pay a specified amount of your choice each month to the COPE fund; typically members contribute at least $5 per month. You can also enroll online...

You may receive credit to reduce your probationary time if you worked as a regular substitute or as an appointed teacher in the same license area and same division (i.e., elementary, junior high, high school) in which you are subsequently approved...

All full-time teachers, school staff, union members and retirees may be eligible to join the Theatre Development Fund (TDF). Once you qualify for membership, you can purchase deeply discounted tickets to Broadway, off-Broadway and other performances...

Classrooms should have the following materials available: supply of diapers/pull-ups wipes extra clothes (at least 1 full set of clean clothes, including underwear, per child) plastic bags (to send soiled clothes home) paper for changing table to...

Birth parents, partners of birth parents, adoptive parents and foster parents may be eligible for a UFT parental leave. You must be in a title represented by the UFT, be on the Department of Education payroll for a minimum of 12 calendar months and...

New state regulations mandating the testing for lead in water in all public New York schools went into effect on Sept. 6, 2016. To comply with these state laws, the DOE has been testing all water outlets in all New York City schools for lead. You can...

Once you attend an information session, you will receive an email that allows you to register. To sign up for an information session, go to: http://www.uft.org/our-benefits/student-debt-relief-program

The Student Debt Relief program is a special members-only program to help you navigate the federal public service loan forgiveness program and the federal Title 1 forgiveness program. We have partnered with an outside firm so that our members have...

Pay for substitute paraprofessionals will increase annually under our 2023 contract. See the current pay rates » See more information about per diem roles and salary »

All individual questions about eligibility, requirements, and options need to be handled through a phone consultation with a loan specialist. First, sign up for an information session about our Student Debt Relief program to get the process started...

The workday of a substitute para is based on a workday of 6 hours and 50 minutes, inclusive of lunch. The student day ends after 6 hours and 20 minutes. The school to which the para is assigned has the discretion to decide whether the substitute must...

The workday of a substitute para is based on a workday of 6 hours and 50 minutes, inclusive of lunch. The student day ends after 6 hours and 20 minutes. The school to which the para is assigned has the discretion to decide whether the substitute must...

The UFT and DOE have collaborated to develop new joint training sessions regarding the evaluation system. All employees--teachers, administrators, and other evaluators--will receive the same training so everyone is on the same page regarding...

The UFT's Dial-a-Teacher program is a free, homework help/tutoring line for K-12 students attending New York City public schools. The program operates from 4pm-7pm, Monday through Thursday, on days when school is in session. The program is now fully...

There are a number of community resources that can help those who are being affected by their loved one’s struggle with addiction. Traditional supports include Al-Anon for families impacted by another person’s alcoholism, Nar-Anon for families...

The UFT operates the Dial-A-Teacher program, which is a free, after-school homework help/tutoring service for K-12 students in New York City public schools. It is staffed by experienced classroom teachers who can provide help in all subject areas...

As a UFT member, you have two sources from which to borrow money. If you are in pension tiers 3, 4 or 6, you can borrow from your Qualified Pension Plan (QPP) against your Member Contribution Accumulation Fund and against part of your additional...

If I have Medicaid, one of the Essential Plans offered by NYS, or no health insurance at all, am I eligible for this benefit? No, this benefit does not apply to you because you are not paying any premiums for your health insurance, either because you...

As chapter leader, your responsibilities include the following: Holding at least six regularly scheduled chapter meetings each year. Forming a chapter consultation committee,meeting monthly with the committee and the principal, and reporting the...

Yes, the Fund will pay for contact lenses as per the fee schedule, but not in addition to glasses.