Leave of Absence
What does FMLA stand for?
Family and Medical Leave Act
While an employee is on an approved leave, what happens to their Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage?
Coverage continues seamlessly while the employee is on an approved leave, subject to the applicable leave/coverage rules.
Name one qualifying life event
Marriage, divorce, birth/adoption of a child, loss of other health coverage, etc.
What is the difference between gross pay and net pay?
Gross pay: Earnings before deductions.
Net pay: Amount received after deductions/taxes.
Are you allowed to screenshare or record the Zoom in office hours?
- To ensure we are protecting our staff's data only share a screen with them/allow them to share a screen if they are in a breakout room.
- Office hours should not be recorded.
What is the difference between continuous leave and intermittent leave?
Continuous: One uninterrupted period of leave.
Intermittent: Leave taken in separate blocks of time or reduced schedule.
An employee goes on unpaid leave. Who pays the employee's Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums?
Uncommon covers the full cost of the premiums while the employee is on unpaid leave. The employee does not need to reimburse Uncommon.
How long does an employee typically have to report a qualifying life event?
30 days
An employee's salary hasn't changed, but their paycheck is smaller than usual. Name three reasons this could happen.
An employee's salary hasn't changed, but their paycheck is smaller than usual. Name three reasons this could happen.
Who on this team enjoys doing cross word puzzles for fun?
Jazmyn
True or False: An employee can take intermittent FMLA leave get a BBL :)
FALSE
An employee goes on leave and asks, "Can I keep using my commuter benefits to pay for my normal transportation?"
No. Inspira commuter benefits cannot be used during leave because eligibility is based on working full-time and having work-related commuter expenses.
TRUE or FALSE: An employee can wait until Open Enrollment to make a benefits change after experiencing a qualifying life event.
Name the payroll team.
Steph, Lasheena, Caroline
Who on the team has a cat named Tyson?
Name 5 types of leave Uncommon offers that are PAID
Medical leave, parental/bonding leave, caregiving leave, victim/domestic violence leave, workers' compensation leaves, military( state dependent)
Which benefit allows you to receive cash after a covered hospital admission?
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity
An employee loses their health insurance through another employer. How long do they generally have to request enrollment in Uncommon's benefits?
30 days
Is it possible to transfer money from a 401(k) or 403(b) to MTRS?
If you contributed to the Boston Retirement System and left funds on account, then those funds can be transferred to the MTRS.
Funds from a 401(k)/403(b) account cannot be transferred.
How much do NJ school Staff have to pay to get fingerprinting as a new hire?
$11
An employee reaches out to the leaves, “I need to take time off because of a medical condition.” What should HR do first?
Send leave survey
Difference between FSA and HSA
An HSA is generally paired with a high-deductible health plan and funds can roll over, while an FSA allows employees to set aside pre-tax money for eligible expenses and has different contribution and rollover rules.
An employee experiences a qualifying life event but waits 45 days to submit their request. What happens?
An employee experiences a qualifying life event but waits 45 days to submit their request. What happens?
What happens when an employee can afford the backpay deductions from NJ pension?
The State of NJ Division of Pensions & Benefits provides staff with an option to request a hardship on back pay deductions if they cause a financial burden. Staff must follow the below steps to formally request a hardship with the Division of Pensions & Benefits:
Who on the team has the next birthday coming up?
Melissa