Florida H0825 proposes 12 weeks of paid parental leave for state employees following the birth or adoption of a child.

Florida H0825 amends the state statutes to provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave for career service employees following the birth or adoption of a child. The leave can commence at a date determined by the employee in consultation with their physician and approved by the employer. The state is prohibited from requiring employees to use their annual or sick leave during this period. Employees are entitled to accumulate benefits during the leave. The bill also prohibits the state from terminating employees due to pregnancy, adoption, or refusal to grant leave.

Florida H0825 proposes 12 weeks of paid parental leave for state employees following the birth or adoption of a child.

Florida H0825 amends the state statutes to provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave for career service employees following the birth or adoption of a child. The leave can commence at a date determined by the employee in consultation with their physician and approved by the employer. The state is prohibited from requiring employees to use their annual or sick leave during this period. Employees are entitled to accumulate benefits during the leave. The bill also prohibits the state from terminating employees due to pregnancy, adoption, or refusal to grant leave.