City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manual

City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manuał

Appendix Document: Paid Family Caregiver Leave FAQ Effective Date: 11-01-2021 Revisions: 3 Pages: 2 Policies Referenced: F-22 What is Paid Family Caregiver Leave? • Six (6) weeks of paid leave to use for the birth, adoption, and/or foster placement of a child or to care for the serious health condition of a spouse, child or parent. Who is eligible? • Benefit eligible employees who have been employed with the City at least 12 consecutive months and have not previously exhausted their Paid Family Caregiver Leave within the last 12 months. How do I qualify? • The event must qualify as a serious health condition under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). • The employee must complete both FMLA and Paid Family Caregiver Leave Request Forms. • The employee will receive a packet to take the treating Healthcare Provider who must certify the event. • Childbirth, adoption, fostering does not require certification of a Healthcare Provider but FMLA and Paid Family Caregiver Leave Request forms still must be completed. Who do I contact regarding completing the FMLA and Paid Family Caregiver Leave Request Form? • Employees should contact the People & Culture (P&C) Rep, Business Partner or Benefits Assistant in their department. How much leave may I use? • Employees can use up to six (6) weeks of Paid Family Caregiver Leave to care for a spouse, child, or parent who has a serious health condition. • Additional accrued leave or unpaid leave with FMLA job protection can continue after the six (6) weeks of Paid Family Caregiver Leave for the birth, adoption, or fostering of a child, or to care for to care for a spouse, child, or parent who has a serious health condition.

• Paid Family Caregiver Leave and FMLA run concurrently What events qualify for the Paid Family Caregiver Leave? • The birth, adoption, or fostering of a child. • To care for the serious health condition of a spouse, child, or parent.

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