Will the Service Contract Act (SCA) health and welfare benefit rate be adjusted now that contractors must provide paid sick leave in addition to fulfilling their SCA obligations? Q. Aerotek employees are offered tuition reimbursement for career-related courses after six (6) months of tenure, Aerotek employees enjoy paid holidays and paid days off that accrues with tenure, Aerotek employees receive discounts on car rentals, electronics, entertainment, fashion, travel and many other service. Q. Such employees include those employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity as provided in section 13(a)(1) of the FLSA. The Final Rule explains that employees whose wages are governed by the SCA include those who are "service employees" under the SCA, including individuals who are employed on an SCA contract and individually registered in a bona fide apprenticeship program registered with the Department's Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship, or with a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship. What amounts of paid sick leave could an employee use, or would an employee have to use, when she needs to take leave? Which employees are covered by the EO and the Final Rule? How long does a contractor have to respond to a request to use paid sick leave? The employee does not need to specify all symptoms or details of the need for leave, nor does the employee's request need to include a specific reference to the EO or part 13 or even use the words "sick leave" or "paid sick leave.". May an employer require certification or documentation to verify the need to use paid sick leave? We ask that our contract employees inform their Aerotek representative as soon as possible if their ability to work changes. . Contractor (Current Employee) - Los Angeles, CA - December 26, 2018. In many cases, this requires shifting the entire employment process to a remote environment. 8 answers. Q. Similarly, because paid sick leave provided in accordance with the EO and the Final Rule is required by law, such paid sick leave cannot count toward the fulfillment of SCA or DBA obligations. Employees can request paid sick leave by any oral or written method, including in person, by phone, via email, or with a note reasonably calculated to provide timely notice of the employee's intent to take leave. A contractor could satisfy its obligations under the EO by providing paid sick time that fulfills the requirements of a State or local law as long as the paid sick time is accrued and may be used in a manner that meets or exceeds the requirements of the EO and the Final Rule. Current Employee. 80 PTO hours / 2000 total hours = 0.04. 7. No. [CDATA[/* >