Paid Family Leave - CA Residents
General Overview
Beginning July 1, 2004, as an employer in the State of California, IES is required to participate in a Family Temporary Disability Insurance plan for all California employees. This is handled through payroll deductions beginning January 1, 2004. California employees become eligible for up to 6 weeks of paid family leave during any 12-month period through a self-insured disability insurance program. Paid family leave is available to provide care for parents, children, spouses and domestic partners or to bond with a new child.
IES participates in a state approved third party administrator plan through Voluntary Plan Administration (VPA). As an employee, the benefits of participating in the VPA plan include higher wage benefits to you, without the hassles and red tape of reporting through the State of California.
You should review the Paid Family Leave Document within your first week of employment.
Filing a Claim
To file your claim for Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits, simply file your claim online at www.VPAinc.com or call VPA at (800) 666-7956 during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) to speak to a Customer Service Representative. Upon receipt of your leave request, the following steps will need to be taken:
- Complete, sign and immediately return all forms sent to you. Follow the instructions, as there are important steps you need to take in order to provide the information necessary to process your claim.
- Provide VPA the medical information that supports your need to provide care to the care recipient or the necessary supporting documentation required to support your claim for bonding with a new child.
- Notify your supervisor of your PFL leave.
- Continue to stay in contact with VPA concerning the status of your leave.
VPA is there to help you so please call them with any questions at (800) 666-7956. Information is available 24/7 at www.VPAinc.com, or you may speak to a Customer Service Representative during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time), Monday through Friday. You may also check the status of your claim 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using the automated voice response system at the same number shown above.