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What is paid family leave (PFL)?
What is paid family leave (PFL)?
Paid Family Leave (PFL) is a program that provides employees with paid time off to care for family members or to bond with a new child. PFL allows employees to take time off for reasons such as caring for a newborn or newly adopted child, caring for a seriously ill family member (e.g., spouse, child, or parent), and/or assisting with family needs due to a family member's military deployment.
PFL programs differ significantly across states in terms of benefits, eligibility, and funding sources. PFL is designed to support employees as they balance work and family responsibilities while ensuring they receive some income during their time away. Some states, like California, New York, and New Jersey, have established comprehensive PFL programs.
Always check local laws and/or FCNY employee policies for specific details on PFL eligibility and coordination with other benefits. To learn more about the difference between FMLA and PFL, click here.
For more information on the New York State Paid Family Leave program, click here or check out this informational video. For more information on FCNY leave options, please contact us at hrfcny@fcny.org.
To initiate your FMLA leave request, please open a browser of your choice and enter the link to the JJ Keller Leave Manager into the address bar: https://employeecenter.fmlamanager.com. As a reminder, its best practice to make your supervisor aware of your need to request leave prior to initiate the leave request in the system.
Once you are on the site, click the “Create Account” button. Enter your company e-mail address and click continue. Enter company code E4D002 and click continue. Create a password and click save and continue.
For security purposes, JJ Keller Leave Manager will need to authenticate your request. You will receive an email with a one-time passcode. Please enter the one-time passcode and click continue.
You should see a “Success!” message confirming your account is created. Please re-enter your email and password to login to your JJ Keller Employee Center Dashboard. Upon login, you will be prompted to read and accept the terms of use agreement.
The Employee Center Dashboard is your portal to initiate a new leave, review pending leave requests and/or access documents and messages. Please review the information listed on your “My Profile” page. If any information needs to be updated, please contact hrfcny@fcny.org.
To initiate a new FMLA leave, click the “My Leave Requests” button and then click “Request New Leave”.
Follow the workflow steps to select the reason for leave, schedule the leave days/hours, and then review and submit your request.
Your request will be reviewed by a member of the FCNY HR team who will reach out to schedule a time to discuss your upcoming leave and address any questions.
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