Parental Leave Policy Template

This parental leave policy template has 3 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our human resources documents.

Sample of our parental leave policy template:

PARENTAL LEAVE POLICY POLICY STATEMENT [COMPANY NAME] recognizes the importance of supporting its employees in maintaining a healthy work-life balance, particularly during significant life events such as the birth or adoption of a child. This Parental Leave Policy outlines the provisions for parental leave to be granted to eligible employees in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. SCOPE This Policy applies to all regular full-time and part-time employees of [COMPANY NAME], including those on a fixed-term or probationary contract, who qualify for parental leave as defined herein. ELIGIBILITY Employees who have completed at least [INSERT MINIMUM PERIOD, E.G., THREE MONTHS] of continuous service with [COMPANY NAME] are eligible for parental leave. Both birth parents and adoptive parents are eligible for parental leave. The Policy also covers employees who become parents through surrogacy or foster care, subject to verification and documentation as required. TYPES OF PARENTAL LEAVE Maternity Leave: Maternity leave is available to female employees who have given birth and are biological mothers. It provides time off to recover from childbirth and bond with the newborn. Paternity Leave: Paternity leave is available to male employees and non-birth parents who are biological fathers or legal partners of the birth mother. It allows them to bond with the newborn and support their partner during the initial phase. Adoption Leave: Adoption leave is available to employees who adopt a child. It offers them time off to bond with and care for the newly adopted child. DURATION OF LEAVE Birth Parent: Birth mothers are eligible for [INSERT DURATION, E.G., 12 WEEKS] of paid parental leave following the birth of their child. Non-Birth Parent: Non-birth parents (including fathers, same-sex partners, and adoptive parents) are eligible for [INSERT DURATION, E.G., 4 WEEKS] of paid parental leave. Additional Unpaid Leave: Eligible employees may request additional unpaid leave beyond the paid leave period, subject to managerial approval and the employee's available leave balance. LEAVE REQUEST PROCEDURE Employees should provide written notice of their intention to take parental leave at least [INSERT NOTICE PERIOD, E.G., FOUR WEEKS] before the expected start date.