Know Your Benefits
What does ADA stand for?
Americans with Disabilities Act
Nay (no)
Maria is having a baby. What benefit could protect her job while she's away?
FMLA
What should you do if you have an accommodation in mind that you would like to request?
Fill out accommodation request form (found on the HR website)
What is the name of USU's mascot?
Big Blue
How many weeks of unpaid leave does FMLA provide per year? (assume EE works 40 hours/week)
12 weeks (or 480 hours)
Does ADA only apply to permanent disabilities?
Nay (no), it covers long-term or significant impairments.
James broke his leg and can't work for 6 weeks. Which benefit might provide income?
Short-term Disability (if enrolled), sick leave, vacation leave.
What is the first step to apply for short-term disability?
Notify HR and schedule a meeting.
How can you find which HR employee you need to talk to, and their phone number/email?
HR Directory! It is organized by category and gives a description of each person's specialty.
True or False: Short-term disabillity benefits always begin the day you stop working.
False-- there is a 14-day waiting period.
Can you use FMLA to care for a parent who has a serious health condition?
Yay (yes), FMLA covers parents as well as children.
Kyle's anxiety makes it hard to work a full day. He requests a later start time. What benefit helps here?
ADA
What should you do if you are using frequent, recurring sick leave for the same reason, or for three or more consecutive days?
Submit an FMLA request at myfmla.usu.edu or reach out to HR.
How many counties in Utah does USU have a presence in?
All 29!
To qualify for FMLA, how many hours must you have worked in the past year?
1,250 hours
Do you need a doctor's certification to qualify for short-term disability?
Yay (yes), STD, FMLA, and ADA require a doctor's certification.
Lily's spouse is undergoing cancer treatment. She needs to take time off. What benefit applies?
FMLA
What should you do if you notice your disability is impacting your performance, but you are not sure what could help?
Contact an ADA Coordinator. Let us know you need help brainstorming. Also, check out askJan.org (Job Accommodation Network) for accommodation ideas.
What unique product did USU researchers help invent that is used in outer space?
Freeze-dried ice cream
What is the difference between an accommodation and a work adjustment?
Accommodation is documented through HR because of your disability. A work adjustment is something a supervisor can provide an employee regardless of disability needs.
Does an employee need to disclose their specific medical diagnosis to their supervisor to get an ADA accommodation?
Nay (no), HR will house all disability-related documentation, supervisors will know about impacting limitations.
Devin is having back surgery, what benefit will he need to consider?
FMLA, Short-term disability, ADA
What if you know you have medical needs, but you are unsure what to do or which benefit applies?
Ask HR! Don't wait.
Explain FMLA, STD, and ADA as clearly as you can.
FMLA- Unpaid job-protected leave (intermittent or continuous)
STD- Short-term disability insurance that supplements your pay at 66.67% of your salary if you are out 120 days or less
ADA- Disability related accommodations to help support limitations impacting job functions