Offer Letter Discrepancies.

Anonymous

September 12,2023 at 1:34AM UTC

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Offer Letter Discrepancies. I recently accepted a new role. When I was reviewing the company handbook on day 1, I noticed their parental leave policy conflicted with the parental leave benefits that were included in my offer letter. The handbook stated the company provides 2 weeks of paid parental leave . The benefits sent to me with my offer letter stated 6 weeks of paid parental leave is given to employees who give birth and 4 weeks of paid leave for employees who do not give birth. Is the company required to honor the parental leave that was indicated in my offer letter?

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AnonymousSeptember 14,2023 at 1:51PM UTC
Is this something that you specifically negotiated for?
Regardless, I'd bring it to the attention of HR or recruiter or whoever it is that you worked with throughout the hiring process. "Hey, on my letter it says X but I see in the handbook it says Y" kind of discussion.
AnonymousSeptember 14,2023 at 1:52PM UTC
I'm also wondering if perhaps what you got in your offer letter is a newer, updated policy that hasn't made it to the handbook yet.
Again, ask there. Ask them first before coming here.
AnonymousSeptember 19,2023 at 8:09PM UTC
It's best to ask now rather than fight for it later when you should be celebrating. At least you'll know what you are up against. Federal mandates protect your job, not your pay, so it is always best to be prepared and understand what paperwork is required and what (exactly) to expect when the time comes. My gut assumption is that that portion of the policy handbook has not been updated/corrected with the [potentially] new policies regarding paid parental leave.