FAQs – Part-time, Intermittent, or Reduced Work Schedule

Can a claimant use Paid Family Leave benefits intermittently while working part-time? How would a claimant indicate the intention to use benefits intermittently on the Claim for Paid Family Leave (PFL) Benefits (DE 2501F) or the Claim for Paid Family Leave (PFL) Benefits - New Mother (DE 2501FP)?
A claimant may use Paid Family Leave benefits intermittently while working part-time. If a claimant is using Paid Family Leave benefits intermittently, he or she should check “yes” to question A13 on the Claim for Paid Family Leave (PFL) Benefits (DE 2501F) or “yes” to question 6 on the Claim for Paid Family Leave (PFL) Benefits - New Mother (DE 2501FP). The claimant should also attach a detailed note to his or her claim form explaining which days will be worked and the number of hours to be worked each day.

How is the waiting period served when a claimant is providing care only part time?
The required seven-day waiting period can be served on consecutive days or on nonconsecutive days depending on the care required. Benefits are payable once the seven days have been served and all other eligibility criteria are met.

Serving the Waiting Period on Consecutive Days

Serving the Waiting Period on Nonconsecutive Days

Can a Claimant receive sick leave pay and serve the waiting period at the same time?
Yes.

Example of sick leave pay and serving the waiting period concurrently