NEW: Session Law 2026-40, creating a new Human Resources Act which expands paid parental leave, was signed into law on July 7, 2026, and will be effective October 1, 2026. The policy will be updated to reflect the changes in law.
Paid Parental Leave
The new Paid Parental Leave benefit is available to eligible employees for qualifying events, including birth of a child, adoption, foster care or other legal placement of a child. Eligible employees who give birth will receive twelve weeks of paid leave to recover from birth and to bond with and care for the child. Other eligible employees will also receive twelve weeks of paid leave to bond with and care for the child. Paid Parental Leave will be paid at 100 percent of the eligible employee’s regular pay.
Forms
Paid Parental Leave may be requested by filling out the Leave Request Form for Faculty & Staff.