Pay and Leave in Weather Emergencies Guide

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WAEPA’s Pay and Leave in Weather Emergencies Guide provides a summary of the benefits available to assist Federal agencies and employees coping with severe weather conditions or other emergency situations and their aftermath.

What You’ll Find in This Guide

Pay and Leave Benefits for Employees PREVENTED From Working in an Area Affected by Severe Weather Conditions or Other Emergency Situation
Pay and Leave Benefits for Employees REQUIRED to Work in an Area Affected by Severe Weather Conditions or Other Emergency Situations
Sunday Pay, Holiday Premium Pay, and Overtime Pay
Military Leave, Workers’ Compensation Benefits, and Furlough

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Group Term Life Insurance

Up to $1.5 million in temporary protection for current and former Feds. Fully portable, this coverage goes where you go.

Group Short-Term Disability Insurance

Up to $6,500 in monthly paycheck protection for up to six months if you’re unable to work due to a covered illness or injury.

Guaranteed Issue Group Term Life Insurance

New Federal employees can receive up to $100,000 in guaranteed coverage when they apply within their first year without medical exams.

Chronic Illness Rider

A living benefit that can be added to a Group Term Life Insurance policy and offers support if you become permanently chronically ill.

Automatic Benefit Increase Rider

An optional add-on to Group Term Life Insurance that gradually increases your coverage to stay aligned with your changing needs.

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