A parental leave policy covers the amount of time an employee is allowed to take off work in order to bond with a new child. The policy may also cover the amount of time an employee is allowed to take off work in order to care for a sick child. The policy may also cover the amount of time an employee is allowed to take off work in order to care for a child with a disability.
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Use our legal assistantThis is a long-form parental leave policy intended for larger organizations. It reflects the statutory scheme under which employees can take unpaid parental leave.
This is a short-form policy on parental leave for employees in small and medium organizations, reflecting the statutory scheme under which employees can take unpaid parental leave.
This policy sets out the arrangements for employees and agency workers to take time off to attend antenatal appointments, and for employees and qualifying agency workers to take time off to accompany a pregnant woman to antenatal appointments.
A parental leave policy can also help to create a more family friendly workplace. It can also help to attract and retain employees, as well as improve employee morale and motivation.