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This collage of Robinson SS staff members reveals the beginning of an inspirational message to students. Read the full message. (Photo: Robinson SS Student Government Association)
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
This new legislation is one of several federal laws that focuses on addressing citizens' needs surrounding health and employment. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) introduces two new pay/leave benefits for employees with paid sick leave or expanded family medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. There are two main components of the Act: Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion (E-FMLE). These programs will add to other employee leave benefits such as FCPS sick accruals or the classic Family Medical Leave Act. Get more information about FFCRA.
If you have elected to participate in the FCPS-sponsored 403(b) and 457(b) Defined Contribution (DC) program, and you have been directly impacted by COVID-19, you may have increased access to your DC account funds under the new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES). This act enhances plan participant distributions and loan provisions when the employee (or spouse) has been directly affected by COVID-19. Please contact your account representative at EMPOWER, VALIC, or TIAA CREF, to obtain more information on CARES. Note: These provisions apply only to defined contribution plans–not defined benefit retirement plans such as ERFC, VRS, and FCERS.
Temporary hourly employees will receive income replacement for the third and fourth weeks of the closure (March 28-April 10). Find out if you're eligible, how the payment is calculated, and other details on the Office of Payroll Management's intranet page.
Bookmark the following webpages for the latest information regarding FCPS operations during the pandemic:
Join a live yoga, Zumba, or Sculpt and Stretch class this month, as part of FCPS Employee Wellness’ Wellness Wednesday initiative. Offerings will be updated regularly on the Employee Wellness webpage on the intranet. You'll also be able to find on-demand wellness resources. View virtual fitness class options. If you have questions, please email HRWellness@fcps.edu.
Staff Staples
Note: Intranet access is required to open some of the links in this email. If you're using a mobile device or working remotely, you can connect to the intranet via the Pulse Secure VPN (Virtual Private Network). Email ITServiceDesk@fcps.edu with questions.
Please email EmployeeNews@fcps.edu with potential submissions or questions. Submissions are due by 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Thank you!
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