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How can I find the DOE payroll portal?
The DOE Payroll Portal allows you to see your salary information, pay stubs and other personal information.
What transit programs/commuter benefits can I take part in as a UFT member/city employee?
If you travel to work by public transportation, you can save money by taking part in the City of New York Commuter Benefits Program, which covers New York City and the tri-state area. This city benefit enables UFT members to pay for allowable...
Who is eligible for Line of Duty Injury (LODI) benefits?
Pedagogues — teachers, school counselors, school secretaries, school psychologists and social workers, and lab specialists — who are injured or made sick on the job are covered by the Line of Duty Injury provision of the DOE-UFT contract. Other UFT...
What are the first steps that pedagogues who get injured at school need to take?
You must notify your administration within 24 business hours of any accident or injury on school grounds or while on school business. Complete the DOE’s Comprehensive Injury Report and return it to your principal. Inform your chapter leader as soon...
What benefits are available under LODI if I am injured at school?
Under Line of Duty Injury, pedagogues may apply for important benefits, including paid time off from work to recover and reimbursement of medical expenses. If you are injured in the line of duty, your health plan covers your medical care. You can...
I didn’t notify my administrator within 24 business hours of my injury. Is it too late to file a claim for a Line of Duty Injury?
If you miss the deadline because you are hurt or have other extenuating circumstances, report it as soon as possible and apply for the Line of Duty Injury on SOLAS. Speak to your UFT chapter leader or district representative if you think there may be...
What should I do if I have been the victim of an assault at school?
The DOE-UFT contract offers you protection and strong support if you have been assaulted while on duty. As well as notifying your principal within 24 hours, you should notify the UFT Health and Safety Department by filing an online safety/discipline...
What forms do I need to file for injury in the line of duty?
For specific steps to take and forms to complete, visit the Line of Duty Injury section of the UFT website. The DOE’s Comprehensive Injury/Accident Report, including a description of the accident/incident and witness statements, must be filled out in...
What if my Line of Duty Injury (LODI) leave is denied? Do I have any recourse?
In some cases, the superintendent or the DOE’s Medical Bureau will deny a Line of Duty Injury status, and it may be necessary to file a grievance or file for medical arbitration, depending on the reason for the denial. Members who have a pending...
How do I file for a Line of Duty Injury leave?
A Line of Duty Injury leave must be requested via the DOE’s Self-Service Online Leave of Absence System (SOLAS). The dates of your leave should include only the actual days you are out, so you should request Line of Duty Injury status from the day of...