workers that are not technically employees (such as contractors). “If a woman is temporarily unable to perform her job due to a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, the employer or other covered entity must treat her in the same way as it treats any other temporarily disabled employee.” – U.S. If you take your leave in a non-continuous manner, let us know those dates after taking each segment. The 12-month period begins on the date of your child's birth. Payment may be more or less than a one-week period. You will need to submit an updated schedule after each period of leave is completed. After the end of each calendar year, Form 1099-G will be available online for you to download and use when filing your federal income tax return. If you believe you are covered under the program but payroll contributions have not been made, you are still encouraged to apply as it may have been an error. This is calculated based on your Notice of Assessment from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). Certification of Military Family Leave. If you have not claimed your maximum benefit amount, you may reestablish a claim within the same 12-month period to care for a family member, or during or following employment with a different employer. Our two programs can provide benefits during pregnancy and after birth. Garnishments and any refunds owed from a previous disability or family leave claim will also be withheld from your benefit payments. Claims established prior to July 1, 2020, can receive benefits for up to six weeks (42 days) during a 12-month period or one-third (1/3) of the total gross wages earned during the base year, whichever is less. If you disagree with our decision, you may submit an appeal. However, we encourage you to keep your employer informed whether your leave for medical reasons is scheduled in advance or not. Having an open discussion with your employer about your need for leave will allow them to prepare for your absence and make adjustments to work schedules if necessary. Qualifying Exigency, form WH-384 – use when the leave request arises out of the foreign deployment of the employee’s spouse, son, daughter, or parent. We try to make the process of repayment as easy as possible. Your employer is required to report your wages to the state after each calendar quarter. Your employer may also be able to provide insight on job protection and if you qualify for it through the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA). We issue benefits on a prepaid Bank of America debit card. If you need help beyond what our programs offer, these programs may be able to provide resources or referrals. Your regular base year period consists of 52 weeks and is determined by the date you apply for Temporary Disability Insurance benefits, as outlined in the chart below: The wages earned during your base year will determine the amount of weekly benefits you may receive, and the maximum amount of benefits you can claim. Applications are processed in the order they are received. We send the debit card even before your application is processed, so it won't have funds on it at first. When you apply for Temporary Disability Insurance benefits, we’ll need information from you, and your medical provider. Temporary Disability Insurance is available to most New Jersey workers. These laws are enforced by the Division on Civil Rights. The maximum worker contribution for 2020 is $350.74. When your claim is under review, we consider the earnings reported for the 5 completed quarters prior to the week your leave began. Your regular base year period consists of 52 weeks and is determined by the date you apply for Family Leave Insurance benefits, as outlined in the chart below: The family leave program is financed 100% by worker payroll deductions. In order to have a valid claim for Temporary Disability Insurance, you need to have paid into the program through your employment and meet minimum gross earnings requirements (listed below.) Each day of benefits paid to you is one-seventh (1/7) of your weekly benefit rate. For 2019, workers contribute 0.08% on the first $34,400 (wage cap) in covered wages earned during this calendar year. If you are not sure about your coverage, ask your employer. We need to know your delivery information so you can start getting Family Leave Insurance benefits for bonding after you recover from delivery. If you prefer to mail or fax a paper application to us, you can access instructions and forms for printing here. For 2019, workers contribute 0.17% on the first $34,400 (wage cap) in covered wages earned during this calendar year. The FL2 has a unique Online Form ID Number on it. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. While not an illness or injury, pregnancy is still considered disabling when your healthcare provider recommends that you stop working because you’re close to your due date, or experiencing complications. If you are approved for Family Leave Insurance benefits but do not initially claim your maximum amount of leave when filing, we will mail you a Continued Claim Certification (FL3), which includes a schedule that you must fill out and sign – showing the days you did not work during the period. Your employer may also be able to provide insight on job protection and if you qualify for it through the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). After your recovery period (Temporary Disability) ends, you can receive Family Leave Insurance benefits in a consecutive twelve-week period, or 56 individual days throughout your baby's first year. The first 4 quarters of that time frame is called the base year. If applying after your leave begins, you have 30 days' from your first day of leave to file your application.