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September 30,2021 at 1:23PM UTC

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Good morning! I am doing research trying to improve my company's paid leave policies. Specifically looking to hear from others in tech, or working for start ups, about what your parental leave policies are.

I am trying to learn 1) how much paid leave employees are eligible for, and 2) if you have to be an employee for a certain amount of time before you are eligible to take that leave.

Bonus points if you are willing to share your org name and size. It won't be published or anything, just used for an internal presentation. Thank you so much!

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Romy NewmanSeptember 30,2021 at 1:29PM UTC
hi there - here was an article I wrote a few years back about what makes a good parental leave: https://www.inc.com/romy-newman/5-essential-elements-to-a-great-parental-leave-program.html
also check out our tracker here https://fairygodboss.com/maternity-leave-resource-center
MJHSeptember 30,2021 at 1:40PM UTC
Thanks, Romy! This is really helpful on the length of paid time, but still curious about some of the tenure requirements. Thank you for the resources!
Aurora MeyerSeptember 30,2021 at 2:58PM UTC
Have you thought about creating a survey? I previously did this when comparing job titles, salaries and descriptions in our state to make a case for a change.
MJHSeptember 30,2021 at 7:52PM UTC
Oh, would love to hear more?
Sage FraserSeptember 30,2021 at 3:21PM UTC
The standard compliance is 12 weeks unpaid job protected FMLA (usually run concurrent with CFRA) eligible at 12 months tenure AND minimum 1250 hours worked. For maternity you get an extra 6 weeks paid disability for vaginal birth or 8 weeks for cesarean birth (paid through the state). Both parents may also take 6 weeks paid “baby bonding” at any point in the first 12 months after birth (paid through state).
- CA HR/ tech worker at company sizes 200- 200,0000