💡 Policy Purpose
Our Shared Parental Leave Policy allows eligible parents to share time off work following the birth or adoption of their child. This policy promotes a balanced approach to childcare responsibilities and supports both parents in maintaining their careers while caring for their new family member.
📝 Policy Elements
Eligibility
- Qualifying Criteria: This policy applies to all employees who are parents, whether biological, adoptive, or through surrogacy. Both parents must meet the eligibility criteria for shared parental leave, which includes [X months] of continuous service.
- Qualifying Criteria: This policy applies to all employees who are parents, whether biological, adoptive, or through surrogacy. Both parents must meet the eligibility criteria for shared parental leave, which includes [X months] of continuous service.
Leave Duration and Sharing
- Total Leave: Parents are entitled to share up to [X weeks/months] of leave, which may be taken concurrently or consecutively.
- Allocation: The allocation of leave between parents must be agreed upon and communicated to the company. Changes to the arrangement must be requested in advance.
Compensation
- Paid Leave: Shared parental leave may be fully or partially paid depending on the legislative requirements and company policy. The specific payment structure will be clarified upon approval of the leave.
- Unpaid Leave: Additional leave beyond the paid entitlement may be taken as unpaid leave, subject to approval.
Job Security
- Position Guarantee: Employees’ positions will be held during the shared parental leave, with no loss of benefits or seniority. The company will work with employees to ensure a smooth transition back to work.
- Position Guarantee: Employees’ positions will be held during the shared parental leave, with no loss of benefits or seniority. The company will work with employees to ensure a smooth transition back to work.
Procedure
- Notification: Employees must notify the HR department at least [X weeks] in advance of their intention to take shared parental leave. Documentation of the arrangement between parents should be submitted as part of this process.
🤝 Acknowledgement and Compliance
Employees are required to comply with the notification and documentation requirements outlined in this policy. Failure to adhere to these procedures may affect the approval of leave and job security.