Paid Family Leave Quiz

1. I can keep my health insurance while taking PFL.

True

False

Yes, you can keep your health insurance but will be required to contribute to the health insurance premiums, if applicable while out on leave.

Explanation

Yes, you can keep your health insurance but will be required to contribute to the health insurance premiums, if applicable while out on leave.

2. I can take PFL to take care of my daughter when she has a cold.

True

False

The person you are caring for must have a serious health condition. The common cold, the flu, ear aches, and upset stomach for example, are conditions that are not considered serious. Other examples include routine exams and “treatments” that can be initiated without visiting a health care provider.

Explanation

The person you are caring for must have a serious health condition. The common cold, the flu, ear aches, and upset stomach for example, are conditions that are not considered serious. Other examples include routine exams and “treatments” that can be initiated without visiting a health care provider.

3. The weekly maximum contribution from my paycheck for PFL is 0.126 % of my weekly wage.

True

False

The weekly maximum contribution for PFL is 0.126% of an employee’s weekly wage. The annual maximum deduction is $85.56 per year.

Explanation

The weekly maximum contribution for PFL is 0.126% of an employee’s weekly wage. The annual maximum deduction is $85.56 per year.

4. PFL only covers time off for new Parents.

True

False

You certainly can take time off to bond with your new baby, but you can also use PFL to spend time with an adopted or foster child, care for a seriously-ill family member, or to attend to family matters due to a qualifying military exigency.

Explanation

You certainly can take time off to bond with your new baby, but you can also use PFL to spend time with an adopted or foster child, care for a seriously-ill family member, or to attend to family matters due to a qualifying military exigency.

5. Please select all the illnesses that qualify for PFL:

Family member cancer treatment

Family member dialysis

Family member dental appointment

Self-Physical therapy

The illnesses that qualify for PFL are family member cancer treatment and family member dialysis. This means that if a family member is undergoing cancer treatment or dialysis, an individual may be eligible for PFL to take time off from work to care for them. Self-physical therapy and family member dental appointment do not qualify for PFL.

Explanation

The illnesses that qualify for PFL are family member cancer treatment and family member dialysis. This means that if a family member is undergoing cancer treatment or dialysis, an individual may be eligible for PFL to take time off from work to care for them. Self-physical therapy and family member dental appointment do not qualify for PFL.

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6. I can take PFL when I am unable to work because I am having surgery.

True

False

PFL does not include you and your own health conditions. This leave will fall under our current NYCM Short Term disability and Family Medical Leave policy.

Explanation

PFL does not include you and your own health conditions. This leave will fall under our current NYCM Short Term disability and Family Medical Leave policy.

7. How often can the state change the payroll deduction for PFL?

Annually

Whenever the regulation requires it

Never

Quarterly

The state can change the payroll deduction for PFL annually. This means that once a year, the state has the authority to modify the amount of money deducted from an employee's paycheck for Paid Family Leave (PFL) purposes. It is important for employers and employees to stay updated on any changes in the state's regulations regarding PFL deductions to ensure compliance with the law.

Explanation

The state can change the payroll deduction for PFL annually. This means that once a year, the state has the authority to modify the amount of money deducted from an employee's paycheck for Paid Family Leave (PFL) purposes. It is important for employers and employees to stay updated on any changes in the state's regulations regarding PFL deductions to ensure compliance with the law.

8. Part Time employees can take PFL.

True

False

Part Time employees become eligible as soon as they have completed 175 work days. They are defined as working less than 20 hours per week.

Explanation

Part Time employees become eligible as soon as they have completed 175 work days. They are defined as working less than 20 hours per week.

9. I can't take PFL and short-term disability together.

True

False

If you are eligible for both, you can take them in sequence, but not for a period that exceeds 26 weeks in a 52-week period.

Explanation

If you are eligible for both, you can take them in sequence, but not for a period that exceeds 26 weeks in a 52-week period.

10. I can take 3 hours PFL to take my grandmother to her cancer treatment.

True

False

PFL must be taken in full day increments.

Explanation

PFL must be taken in full day increments.

11. PFL pays 50% of my salary when I'm out on leave in 2018.

True

False

Your weekly benefit is 50% of your average weekly wage capped at 50% of NY State’s average weekly wage (NYSAWW). If you earn more than the NYSAWW of $1,305.92 your max benefit is capped at $653/week. For example, if you make $2000 per week, your PFL benefit will be $653 (not $1000); and if you make $1000 per week, your PFL benefit will be $500 (not $653).

Explanation

Your weekly benefit is 50% of your average weekly wage capped at 50% of NY State’s average weekly wage (NYSAWW). If you earn more than the NYSAWW of $1,305.92 your max benefit is capped at $653/week. For example, if you make $2000 per week, your PFL benefit will be $653 (not $1000); and if you make $1000 per week, your PFL benefit will be $500 (not $653).