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As an F-Status worker, how much will I make and what is the required minimum before being eligible for benefits?
F-status salary is 1/200th of the gross annual salary up to step 4A, including differentials, that the member would make as a regularly appointed teacher. Health benefits are earned if the F-status worker is scheduled to work a minimum of 1/2 of...
How do I apply for direct deposit?
Either through the payroll portal ( https://payrollportal.nycboe.net), or by faxing the application and supporting documentation to 718-935-3702.
What is the difference between absences that are medical, personal or self-treated days?
CAR days are for your own illness and can be accumulated up to 200 days. Members earn and can use 10 self-treated days per school year as long as they are on payroll. Self-treated days do not require a doctor's note. Three of the self-treated days...
I want to attend a pension clinic. How do I find about upcoming sessions, and how can I register?
See our page listing all current pension clinics being offered with a link to register: https://www.uft.org/your-benefits/pension/pension-clinics.
How and when should I make a Final Pension Consultation appointment?
You are entitled to only one final consultation during your career, so most members complete them in the final months of work. To make an appointment, call 212-331-6311 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Meetings are scheduled in the...
How and when can I make a Preliminary Pension Consultation appointment?
If you have several questions or are planning a career change, resignation or retirement, you should make an appointment for a preliminary pension consultation at one of the UFT's borough offices. At this private consultation, you will receive an...
How do I apply for a sabbatical and how much will I be paid?
You can apply for a sabbatical by logging onto the DOE's Self Online Leave Application System (SOLAS). SOLAS is available at https://apps.schools.nyc/solas. If you are a teacher with 7 years of service, you could be eligible for a six-month...
For maternity/parental leave, how much time before my due date am I able to stop working?
You can stop working a week before your due date without any additional medical documentation. If you want to go on leave before that, you would need a note from your doctor that includes a diagnosis and prognosis.
What happens to my position upon my return from leave?
When you return from a leave of absence, in most cases you return to your school or worksite. In some cases, you may be excessed while on a leave, if you were the least senior person in your license area and your school experienced a drop in...
I am looking for help with legal services. Does the union provide help in this area?
Our state affiliate NYSUT has a legal plan service that UFT members are entitled to join. You can find out more about it and enroll online here: http://memberbenefits.nysut.org/program-service/legal-and-financial/leg….