GNYADA 2019 Membership Directory & Services Guide

PAID FAMILY LEAVE

As of January 1, 2019, dealers can deduct .153% of each employee’s weekly wage, up to a maximum annual contribution of $107.97, to pay Paid Family Leave (PFL) premiums. When PFL went into effect in 2018, the Governor affirmed that there will not be a cost to businesses; PFL benefits are funded by employee payroll contributions. Ensure that your dealership is taking the proper deductions to cover PFL insurance premiums. It is a best practice to notify your employees about the amount of their annual deduction. NY’s Model Notice to Employees can be found at: http://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/main/forms/PFLDocs/Downloadable/Employer/pfl- pay-deduction-notice-2019.pdf. The Notice tells each employee their average weekly earnings and the estimated deduction. The Association will keep members apprised of any future increases to the deduction amount. Permitted Leave 2019 Benefit Amount The State has determined that the 2019 SAWW is $1,357.11, meaning that the maximum PFL benefit available to any employee is $746.41 per week. Your PFL carrier will calculate the PFL benefit amount available to each employee but you must provide the carrier with the employee’s gross weekly wage, including overtime, bonuses, and commissions. The PFL forms an employee uses to request leave are available from the carrier and include a section that must be completed by the dealership.

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Who Is Eligible? Employees who work full-time for at least 26 consecutive weeks or part-time for 175 days in a 52-week period.

Employee Requirements • Must request leave 30 days in advance when the leave is foreseeable. • Must provide notice as soon as possible when the leave is unforeseeable. • Must submit their completed request package to the insurance carrier within 30 days after the start of leave. • Must make payroll contributions for PFL benefits.