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When do I apply for UFT parental leave?
You should apply at least 15 days prior to the anticipated due or covered event date, but no later than 10 days after delivery to ensure timely payment of the benefit from the UFT. If your baby arrives much later than the due date, you can revise...
Can I borrow days and also take a UFT parental leave?
No. Birth mothers must choose between two options: Take the traditional maternity leave including any applicable right to borrow days and/or use a grace period; or Take a UFT parental leave. Under this option, immediately following the birth of a...
If I take UFT parental leave and do not return to work, do I have to give back this pay?
Yes. People who do not return from a UFT parental leave are responsible to repay the money they received while on this leave. If you do not return to active service for 12 calendar months, you will be required to pay back the UFT parental leave...
If I am an appointed DOE employee represented by the UFT and not eligible to take UFT parental leave, what options do I have for time off after the birth of my child?
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...
I am a paraprofessional and I need to take a leave of absence. What am I entitled to?
Paraprofessionals can apply for a leave of absence using SOLAS (Self-Service Online Leave Application System). It is an online system where employees may easily apply for a leave of absence from their computers or smartphones. Eligible leaves include...
How can I talk with someone at the UFT via phone?
The UFT’s new contact center is open and can provide support with all your union rights and benefits. Call the following numbers with any questions or for assistance: DOE members, 212-331-6311 DOE functional chapter members, 212-331-6312 UFT Welfare...
What types of leaves are available to UFT members?
The most frequently requested leaves are: UFT parental leave: Eligible UFT-represented DOE employees may take up to six weeks of parental leave following the birth, adoption or foster care placement of a child. The 2023 contract agreement includes an...
When applying for a parental leave, what happens if my baby does not arrive around the due date?
Members can apply for a UFT parental leave 15 days before giving birth but no later than 10 days after delivery. If the birth date is significantly different from the due date, you can revise your information in SOLAS as long as you log back in...
If I have a baby over the summer, how long will my UFT parental leave be?
Births over the summer are subject to the same time frame as births during the school year. A UFT member can use days from their CAR bank for any work days once the new school year begins up to six weeks after birth (or eight weeks following a C...
Can I use my CAR days or borrow days in advance when taking a parental/maternity leave?
People can borrow days before the birth in what is known as maternity disability. Once the baby is born, birth mothers can only borrow days if they take maternity leave. There is no right to borrow days if you take a UFT parental leave.