HR Policies
benefits
Parental Leave Policy
Gender-neutral parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement. Coordinates with FMLA and state PFL.
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Eligibility
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Regular full-time and part-time employees who have completed 6 months of continuous service are eligible for parental leave. The leave applies to all parents — birthing parents, non-birthing parents, adoptive parents, and foster parents — regardless of gender.
Duration & Pay
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Eligible employees receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% of base salary. Leave can be taken in one continuous block or split across the first 12 months following the child's arrival, with manager approval. Birthing parents may also be entitled to additional medical leave for recovery.
Coordination with Other Leaves
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Parental leave runs concurrently with FMLA leave (12 weeks unpaid federal protection) and any state PFL benefits. Employees in states with PFL programs (CA, NY, NJ, etc.) may receive partial wage replacement from the state; the company supplements to bring the total to 100% of base pay.
Notification & Planning
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Notify HR and your manager at least 30 days before the planned leave start. Work with your manager to develop a coverage plan, document key responsibilities, and identify a back-up. HR coordinates pay, benefits, and FMLA paperwork.
Benefits During Leave
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Health insurance, retirement, and other benefits continue during paid parental leave at no additional cost to the employee. Vacation and sick leave continue to accrue.
Return to Work
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Employees are guaranteed return to the same or equivalent position upon return from parental leave. New parents may request flexible work arrangements (e.g., gradual return, lactation accommodations); requests are evaluated case-by-case.
Common use cases
Maternity / paternity leave
Adoption / foster placement
PFL coordination
Frequently asked questions
What if I want to take leave intermittently?
Yes — parental leave can be split across the first 12 months following the child's arrival, with manager approval. For example: 8 weeks at birth, then 4 weeks later in the year.
Does parental leave run concurrently with state PFL?
Yes. In states with PFL (CA, NY, NJ, etc.), the state benefit pays a portion of wages and the company supplements to 100% of base pay. Total leave duration is the same (12 weeks).
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