PAID FAMILY LEAVE ACT

HIGH IMPORTANCE

In preparation for upcoming implementation of Paid Family Leave Act, all local leaders are advised to be alert for any Board resolutions or policy adoptions related to child-rearing leaves (sometimes called maternity leaves), leaves due to the adoption of children, illness-in-the-family leaves, or any form of family sickness/disability leave.

Local leaders should also review Board actions over the last six (6) months for any activity in these areas. Any activity should be reported to the UniServ regional office immediately, no matter how unimportant it may seem.

Local leaders should contact their field reps for assistance with negotiation as to any action or proposals as to any aspect of family illness/disability or child-rearing leave, including, but not limited to, any proposed private insurance for such leaves. Particular attention must be given to actions or proposals regarding the use of sick days or other paid time off with regard to family illness/disability or child-rearing leaves.

Please contact UniServ with the information you have gathered no later than Friday, December 5.

REGIONALIZATION AND CONSOLIDATION ALERT

As discussed at our Presidents' Roundtable, please contact the UniServ office ASAP if you have been approached by your administrator on this topic, or if you have been asked to serve on any committees that deal with this topic at either the local or county level.

Your help in this matter will be greatly appreciated.